A System Based on the Internet of Things for Real-Time Particle Monitoring in Buildings
Occupational health can be strongly influenced by the indoor environment as people spend 90% of their time indoors. Although indoor air quality (IAQ) is not typically monitored, IAQ parameters could be in many instances very different from those defined as healthy values. Particulate matter (PM), a...
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doaj-9e1a065fc9df406aa85ed7406ff0f53c2020-11-24T22:39:23ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1660-46012018-04-0115482110.3390/ijerph15040821ijerph15040821A System Based on the Internet of Things for Real-Time Particle Monitoring in BuildingsGonçalo Marques0Cristina Roque Ferreira1Rui Pitarma2Unit for Inland Development, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, Avenida Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro N° 50, 6300-559 Guarda, PortugalDepartment of Imagiology, Hospital Centre and University of Coimbra (CHUC), 3000-075 Coimbra, PortugalUnit for Inland Development, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, Avenida Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro N° 50, 6300-559 Guarda, PortugalOccupational health can be strongly influenced by the indoor environment as people spend 90% of their time indoors. Although indoor air quality (IAQ) is not typically monitored, IAQ parameters could be in many instances very different from those defined as healthy values. Particulate matter (PM), a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles of organic and inorganic substances suspended in the air, is considered the pollutant that affects more people. The most health-damaging particles are the ≤PM10 (diameter of 10 microns or less), which can penetrate and lodge deep inside the lungs, contributing to the risk of developing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as of lung cancer. This paper presents an Internet of Things (IoT) system for real-time PM monitoring named iDust. This system is based on a WEMOS D1 mini microcontroller and a PMS5003 PM sensor that incorporates scattering principle to measure the value of particles suspended in the air (PM10, PM2.5, and PM1.0). Through a Web dashboard for data visualization and remote notifications, the building manager can plan interventions for enhanced IAQ and ambient assisted living (AAL). Compared to other solutions the iDust is based on open-source technologies, providing a total Wi-Fi system, with several advantages such as its modularity, scalability, low cost, and easy installation. The results obtained are very promising, representing a meaningful tool on the contribution to IAQ and occupational health.http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/4/821indoor air quality (IAQ)healthy buildingsoccupational healthparticulate matter (PM)real-time monitoringinternet of things (IoT) |
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A System Based on the Internet of Things for Real-Time Particle Monitoring in Buildings |
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A System Based on the Internet of Things for Real-Time Particle Monitoring in Buildings |
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A System Based on the Internet of Things for Real-Time Particle Monitoring in Buildings |
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A System Based on the Internet of Things for Real-Time Particle Monitoring in Buildings |
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A System Based on the Internet of Things for Real-Time Particle Monitoring in Buildings |
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system based on the internet of things for real-time particle monitoring in buildings |
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Occupational health can be strongly influenced by the indoor environment as people spend 90% of their time indoors. Although indoor air quality (IAQ) is not typically monitored, IAQ parameters could be in many instances very different from those defined as healthy values. Particulate matter (PM), a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles of organic and inorganic substances suspended in the air, is considered the pollutant that affects more people. The most health-damaging particles are the ≤PM10 (diameter of 10 microns or less), which can penetrate and lodge deep inside the lungs, contributing to the risk of developing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as of lung cancer. This paper presents an Internet of Things (IoT) system for real-time PM monitoring named iDust. This system is based on a WEMOS D1 mini microcontroller and a PMS5003 PM sensor that incorporates scattering principle to measure the value of particles suspended in the air (PM10, PM2.5, and PM1.0). Through a Web dashboard for data visualization and remote notifications, the building manager can plan interventions for enhanced IAQ and ambient assisted living (AAL). Compared to other solutions the iDust is based on open-source technologies, providing a total Wi-Fi system, with several advantages such as its modularity, scalability, low cost, and easy installation. The results obtained are very promising, representing a meaningful tool on the contribution to IAQ and occupational health. |
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indoor air quality (IAQ) healthy buildings occupational health particulate matter (PM) real-time monitoring internet of things (IoT) |
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