Air Quality Monitoring: How It Works

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Uses laser scanning and satellite imaging

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Hourly snapshots of outdoor air quality

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Monitors in 6,475 locations across 117 countries

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Low-cost sensors make monitoring more accessible

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Combines government, crowd-sourced and satellite data

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Prioritizes PM2.5 readings

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Expanding monitoring to underserved regions

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AQI Crisis 2024: Guide to AQI and Health Impacts

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Air Quality Monitoring: How It Works

Uses laser scanning and satellite imaging

Monitoring Methods

Hourly snapshots of outdoor air quality

Real-Time Data

Monitors in 6,475 locations across 117 countries

Global Coverage

Low-cost sensors make monitoring more accessible

Technology

Combines government, crowd-sourced and satellite data

Data Processing

Prioritizes PM2.5 readings

Measurement Focus

Expanding monitoring to underserved regions

Future Goals

AQI Crisis 2024: Guide to AQI and Health Impacts