Understanding Urban Air Quality Monitoring with Sensorbee
- David Lowenbrand
- May 29, 2024
- 2 min read
Urban air quality monitoring is crucial for healthier, more sustainable cities. With growing concerns about air pollution, Sensorbee's advanced solutions provide accurate, reliable data. Here’s a quick look at the different types of urban air quality monitoring locations and their requirements, based on the 2008/50/EC Directive.
Types of Monitoring Locations
Urban Traffic Sites:
Where: Busy city streets with lots of traffic.
Why: To measure pollution in areas with high traffic.
Examples: Main roads, intersections.
Urban Background Sites:
Where: Areas representing overall city pollution levels.
Why: To monitor general urban air quality.
Examples: Residential areas, parks.
Regional Background Sites:
Where: Rural areas, away from major pollution sources.
Why: To understand air quality in larger rural regions.
Examples: Countryside, nature reserves.
Setting Up Monitoring Stations
General Criteria
Placement: Ensure stations represent average air quality.
Urban Traffic Sites: Cover at least 100 meters of a street.
Industrial Sites: Cover at least 250 x 250 meters.
Urban Background Sites: Should be influenced by all nearby sources.
Vegetation Protection: Stations should be 20 km from urban areas, covering 1,000 km².
Specific Criteria
Height: Probes should be 1.5 to 4 meters above the ground.
Distance: Traffic probes must be 25 meters from major junctions and within 10 meters of the curb.
Avoid Obstructions: No nearby buildings, trees, or direct pollution sources.
Why Choose Sensorbee?
Sensorbee’s air quality monitors, like the Air Pro 2 and Air Lite, offer reliable data for urban environments:
Accurate Sensors:
Dependable Data: Sensors provide accurate data even during power outages.
Compact Design: Easy to install in various urban settings.
Flexible Connectivity:
Compatibility: Works with Modbus RS-485 and LTE-M/NB-IoT for broad connectivity.
Eco-Friendly Power:
Solar-Powered: Low-energy design with rechargeable batteries, ideal for sustainable monitoring.
Easy to Use:
Remote Management: Manage data collection and get alerts through a user-friendly web interface.
Help us promote cleaner air, gain real-time air quality data, raise awareness, and take action for a healthier environment with Sensorbee. Visit Sensorbee.com or contact us at hello@sensorbee.com to learn more.
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