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City-Scale Air Quality Network of Low-Cost Sensors.

Authors :
Masic, Adnan
Source :
Atmosphere. Jul2024, Vol. 15 Issue 7, p798. 16p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

In this paper, we present a city-scale (possibly global) air pollution network made of low-cost sensors for particulate matter concentration in the air. The components of the presented system are based on our research and experience from previous studies focused on air quality instruments and sensors for addressing urban air pollution. Sensor nodes are produced locally and distributed over Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The system collects, calibrates, and displays particulate matter concentrations in real-time. In comparison to the available measurements from governmental institutions, our system demonstrated good agreement of measured parameters, with several advantages including, higher resolution in space and time, lower costs, both horizontal and vertical measurements. One of the capabilities of the system is the real-time air pollution city map with animations. By installing multiple sensor nodes over a slope, we receive vertical measurements of temperature, humidity, and particulate matter concentration in real time, which gives a valuable insight into the dynamics of temperature inversion episodes and air pollution below the inversion layer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20734433
Volume :
15
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Atmosphere
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178698272
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15070798