Quantification of odour annoyance-nuisance

This paper analyzes the state of the art of the methods and models used for the characterization of odour annoyance and it preliminary advances proposals for the evaluation of the olfactory nuisance. The use of a sensorial technique, such as dynamic olfactometry, is proposed for the analysis of odour concentrations, odour emission rates and odour dispersions. Secondly a simple model for the quantification of environmental odour nuisance, based on the use of FIDOL factors, i.e. frequency, intensity, duration, hedonic tone and location, is developed