Airnote

Commercially available sensor for monitoring of airborne concentrations of PM2.5Particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. Also referred to as fine particles. More and PM10.

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Category

Commercial low- and medium cost sensors.

Environmental matrix

Air

Parameters analysed

PM1, PM2.5Particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. Also referred to as fine particles. More, PM10

Detection limits

Not available in website

Sensor functionalities

Laser particle counter (PMS 7003M)

Costs

Low cost (200 – 300 €) ((1’700 € (10 pieces))))

Advantages

Data are uploaded directly on an online database and is openly available to the public.
Compact, wireless, portable, autonomous.
Designed for continuous long-term monitoring outdoor and off-grid.
No software configuration required.

Limitations

Poor response for PM10 in AQ-SPEC tests.
Detection limits not specified.

Other technical specifications

Includes a temperature, relative umidity, pressure, and radiation sensor. It is powered through a small solar panel; if needed can be charged also via a microUSB cable. Data is sent to Safecast network and shared globally via cellular connection.

Applicability

Ideal for non-expert users.
Ideal for deployment in remote sites.