OSAR 2024 Theme:
Driving Change for Cleaner Air: On-Board Sensing and Emissions Reduction in Disadvantaged Communities
Request for Abstracts for the OSAR 2024 Conference on March 14 & 15, 2024
The 13th Annual International On-board Sensing and Reporting (OSAR) Conference is scheduled for March 14 & 15, 2024, in Riverside, California. This workshop’s theme, Driving Change for Cleaner Air: On-Board Sensing and Emissions Reduction in Disadvantaged Communities, covers a wide range of emissions and activity measurement systems but incorporates a greater emphasis on understanding the implications of the measurement results. In a world where commerce and industry continue to thrive, it is imperative that we address the environmental and social disparities caused by emissions from trucks and warehousing operations in disadvantaged communities. Our theme revolves around the need to mitigate these emissions and the key role that on-board sensing technology and other emissions monitoring methods can play in driving positive change. We are committed to championing cleaner air for all, with a focus on on-board sensing as a powerful tool for emissions quantification and informing data driven policies. On-board sensing technology, as well as traditional portable measurement and modeling tools, are our allies on this journey, helping us monitor, regulate, and reduce emissions. Together, we can create a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all. Join us in driving change for cleaner air, today and for generations to come.
Ideas for presentation topics:
- On-Board Sensing Revolution: On-board sensing technology has the potential for equipping vehicles with advanced sensors, allowing us to monitor and control emissions in real-time. This technology empowers us to pinpoint pollution sources, enforce regulations, and proactively reduce emissions. Understanding the accuracy, usage, and applications of on-board sensing systems, as well as interpreting and modeling information from these systems, is of interest for continued study.
- Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS): Their application, accuracy, and use in characterizing in-use emissions in necessary to validate on-board sensing and to quantify real benefits from advanced technologies. This includes both 1065 compliant PEMS and smaller mini- or micro-PEMS.
- Collaboration for Impactful Policy: Meaningful change requires collaboration among all stakeholders: government agencies, industry leaders, environmental advocates, and the affected communities themselves. Presentations on policy visions and directions or mitigation strategies are encouraged.
- Characterizing the Supply Chain: Our vision extends beyond emissions reductions. We also advocate for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices throughout the supply chain. Examples of innovative projects in this area, where the benefits could be quantified with PEMS, modeling, and/or on-board sensing would be of interest.
For the last thirteen years, the conference has had over 150 attendees from industry, academia, and government agencies. We are expecting approximately the same for the 2024 Conference. Your participation on the selected topics is requested. Please let us know by November 15, 2023, if you or another colleague are willing to present and provide an abstract and title for the presentation.
Your submission and any questions can be emailed to certpems@cert.ucr.edu