Strategically placed sensors can monitor air pollution and provide a detailed picture of air quality and its variability within a region. Low-cost sensors (LCSs) that measure PM2.5 are becoming increasingly popular because of their low cost, ease of use, and portability. However, the portability and low cost come with trade-offs on data quality, reliability, and shelf life. The typical shelf life of LCSs is around a year to two. Also, the raw data from these LCSs need to be calibrated. This report documents the best practices for establishing and maintaining an LCS network.
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Technology Partners: MimirTech
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/best-practices-deploying-and-maintaining-low-cost-pm25-sensor-network
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/low cost pm sensor network.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/center-study-science
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/technology-and-policy-cstep
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/air-pollution
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/pm-25
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/internet
