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Airgradient

Description

"We are on a mission to bring accurate and affordable air quality monitoring to every corner of the planet and we are supported by a community of more than 30,000 engaged citizens who have already deployed an AirGradient monitor. To maximize our impact, we have completely open-sourced and shared our monitor design so that others can build upon it."

Questions this resource can help answer

Is it safer to exercise inside or outside today?

How do I use this resource?

"AirGradient data is designed for high-utility, local decision-making. Because it captures data every minute (via Wi-Fi) or 3 minutes (via cellular), it is much more responsive than government stations that typically provide hourly averages."

Resource information

Resource owner

Format

Website

Backup URL

Update Frequency

Real-time

Geographic Coverage

Global

Technical specifications

Methodology

The data in the AirGradient platform is compiled using a distributed, open-hardware sensing methodology.

Sectors

Agricultural Commercial Energy generation Industrial Residential Transportation

Other Specifications

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