Best Practices for Deploying and Maintaining a Low-Cost PM2.5 Sensor Network

By Sreekanth Vakacherla, Meenakshi Kushwaha, Pratyush Agrawal, Padmavati Kulkarni, Adithi R. Upadhya, and Vinod Solomon in air quality low cost sensors best practices

July 1, 2022

Abstract

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.

Posted on:
July 1, 2022
Length:
1 minute read, 81 words
Categories:
air quality low cost sensors best practices
Tags:
Air Quality Best practices Low cost sensors
See Also:
Performance Assessment of Low-Cost PM2.5 Sensors