Open Source time-based Air Quality Monitors for the monitoring of Volatile Organic Compounds. Units consist of Android device, VOC sensor, VOC enclosure, outdoor unit, solar panel and broadcasting equipment. Device can be fitted securely outside with a very small footprint. Data is transmitted to online account and can easily be made publicly available via 3rd party websites. Three devices can be purchased and run for several years for only £10,000
The Mossmorran plant distributed various pollutants (full list: https://lochgelly.org.uk/projects/air-quality/) - Time based Air Quality monitors in the Lochgelly, Auchtertool and Cowdenbeath area would provide real-time data to monitor emission levels and allow for data to be put into the public domain as well as provide an additional data set for SEPA.
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