Validating and Comparing Highly Resolved Commercial “Off the Shelf” PM Monitoring Sensors with Satellite Based Hybrid Models, for Improved Environmental Exposure Assessment

Lesser, Dan; Katra, Itzhak; Dorman, Michael; Harari, Homero; Kloog, Itai

doi:10.3390/s21010063

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“…The primary challenge with light-scattering instruments is that the instrument response relies upon both the size distribution and the number of particles, instead of the cumulative mass of aerosol. This limitation could be minimised, and reliability enhanced through periodic calibration against a federal reference method 36 , 42 , 43 . Dylos is also limited by its detection limit of 5 µm, which makes it impossible to measure ultrafine particles that pose a greater risk to humans 34 , 44 .…”

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Quantification of ambient PM2.5 concentrations adjacent to informal brick kilns in the Vhembe District using low-cost sensors

Aniyikaiye,

Piketh,

Edokpayi

2023

Sci Rep

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The widespread exposure to ambient PM2.5 poses a substantial health risk globally, with a more pronounced impact on low- to medium-income nations. This study investigates the spatiotemporal distribution of PM2.5 in the communities hosting informal brickmaking industries in Vhembe District. Utilizing Dylos DC1700, continuous monitoring of PM2.5 was conducted at nine stations adjacent to informal brick kilns from March 2021 to February 2022. The study determined the correction factor for PM2.5 measurements obtained from the Dylos DC1700 when it was collocated with the GRIMM Environmental Dust Monitor 180. Additionally, the diurnal and seasonal variations across monitoring stations were assessed, and potential PM2.5 sources were identified. The study also evaluated the compliance of ambient PM2.5 concentrations across the stations with the South African National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) limits. Annual PM2.5 concentrations for the stations ranged from 22.6 to 36.2 μgm−3. Diurnal patterns exhibited peak concentrations in the morning and evening, while seasonal variations showed higher concentrations in winter and lower concentrations in summer and spring. All monitoring stations reported the highest daily exceedance with respect to the daily NAAQS limit in the winter. Major PM2.5 sources included domestic biomass combustion, vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and construction sites. Well-calibrated low-cost sensors could be employed in suburb regions with scarce air quality data. Findings from the study could be used for developing mitigation strategies to reduce health risks associated with PM2.5 exposure in the area.

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Quantification of ambient PM2.5 concentrations adjacent to informal brick kilns in the Vhembe District using low-cost sensors

Aniyikaiye,

Piketh,

Edokpayi

2023

Sci Rep

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Application of Internet of Things Systems for Aerosol Monitoring of Quarries in Morocco

Fattah,

Mabrouki,

Ghrissi

et al. 2023

EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing

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Academically Produced Air Pollution Sensors for Personal Exposure Assessment: The Canarin Project

Dessimond

Annesi‐Maesano

Pépin

et al. 2021

Sensors

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The World Health Organization has estimated that air pollution is a major threat to health, causing approximately nine million premature deaths every year. Each individual has, over their lifetime, a unique exposure to air pollution through their habits, working and living conditions. Medical research requires dedicated tools to assess and understand individual exposure to air pollution in view of investigating its health effects. This paper presents portable sensors produced by the Canarin Project that provides accessible, real time personal exposure data to particulate matter. Our primary results demonstrate the use of portable sensors for the assessment of personal exposure to the different micro-environments attended by individuals, and for inspecting the short-term effects of air pollution through the example of sleep apnea. These findings underscore the necessity of obtaining contextual data in determining environmental exposure and give perspectives for the future of air pollution sensors dedicated to medical research.

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Validating and Comparing Highly Resolved Commercial “Off the Shelf” PM Monitoring Sensors with Satellite Based Hybrid Models, for Improved Environmental Exposure Assessment

Cited by 3 publications

References 56 publications

Quantification of ambient PM2.5 concentrations adjacent to informal brick kilns in the Vhembe District using low-cost sensors

Quantification of ambient PM2.5 concentrations adjacent to informal brick kilns in the Vhembe District using low-cost sensors

Application of Internet of Things Systems for Aerosol Monitoring of Quarries in Morocco

Academically Produced Air Pollution Sensors for Personal Exposure Assessment: The Canarin Project

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