Молодан Я. Є.

The current system of air monitoring in Kharkiv was analyzed. It was determined, that the technical equipment of the monitoring network is not ideal. A new modern monitoring system for continuous research and providing access to timely information about the status of air environment of the city is need. This will improve the efficiency of decision making in the field of air protection.

Wind regime of Kharkiv region was analyzed. A map of the distribution of average annual wind speeds was created. The average wind speed ranges from 1,61 to 3,63 m/s. The average wind speed for the region is 2,5 m/s. It was found that the wind speed decreases from north-west to south-east part of the region. In the cold season (November – March) there is an increase of wind speed, in the warm season (April – October) the wind speed decreases, low-activity processes are dominated. East wind directions prevail.