This publication aims to disseminate a step-by-step process that walks through the conceptualization and building of a low-cost (~ $150) monitoring device for airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5), based on miniaturized sensors and components. Details on the implementation of the hardware and software are provided which facilitate the data acquisition, capture and analysis. The central components and their setup discussed in what follows include: the sensor device (called “P.ALP” – Ph.D. Air quality Low-cost Project), Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and R code (open-access software). A monitoring device for PM2.5, using low-cost sensors and technologies was successfully conceptualized, designed, and implemented. The P.ALP monitoring system was designed and developed to be a basic device, which can be further customized and implemented using the wide range of low-cost sensors available on the market.
G. Fanti*, F.B. (2023). Conceptualization and construction of a low-cost and self-made device for monitoring of Particulate Matter: a step-by-step guide. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE, 14, 1-14.
Conceptualization and construction of a low-cost and self-made device for monitoring of Particulate Matter: a step-by-step guide
F. Borghi;
2023
Abstract
This publication aims to disseminate a step-by-step process that walks through the conceptualization and building of a low-cost (~ $150) monitoring device for airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5), based on miniaturized sensors and components. Details on the implementation of the hardware and software are provided which facilitate the data acquisition, capture and analysis. The central components and their setup discussed in what follows include: the sensor device (called “P.ALP” – Ph.D. Air quality Low-cost Project), Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and R code (open-access software). A monitoring device for PM2.5, using low-cost sensors and technologies was successfully conceptualized, designed, and implemented. The P.ALP monitoring system was designed and developed to be a basic device, which can be further customized and implemented using the wide range of low-cost sensors available on the market.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
