Dezvoltarea rețelelor de monitorizare a calității aerului pe bază de voluntariat și utilizarea datelor măsurate

Abstract

The development of sensor networks based on community volunteers is gaining momentum daily. This trend propagates because of the ineffective communication of local and national environmental agencies. Citizens are becoming increasingly aware of their health being affected by pollution, thus becoming actively involved in air quality monitoring by hosting sensors. The following presents how an air quality monitoring network was developed in southwest Romania by employing different region development projects. The network records impressive data as sensors perform measurements every minute. To create a series of predictions and issue warnings to the sensitive categories of the population, we will present some methods of using this data. Finally, the educational component of these projects will be highlighted, as well as its importance in changing mentalities related to protecting the environment, human health, and biodiversity.