Steffan Joshram M.

Sanchez 9 - Mendel 12

AIR VIGILANCE PRO

Air pollution, a contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical,

physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. It is a

major threat to global health and prosperity. Air pollution, in all forms, is responsible for more

than 6.5 million deaths each year globally, a number that has increased over the past two

decades. Air pollution detectors in the market are often expensive and difficult to use, limiting

their accessibility. A potential research problem is using expensive and not user-friendly air

pollution detectors which makes it not available for everyone who has no intelligence at all on

the detector, that's why there is a need for a new air pollution detector that is not only affordable

and portable but also user-friendly, and easy to use, while still being accurate and can be

wirelessly transfer data to a computer while accurately measuring the amounts of common air

pollutants like ammonia, alcohol, benzene, smoke and carbon dioxide. This would allow for the

development of more accurate and affordable air pollution detectors.

What is my solution? My solution is creating an affordable, and user-friendly air pollution

detector that is arduino based. It is an effective solution to the urgent problem of air pollution and

the accessibility issues with existing detectors. This solution aims to create a versatile and

accurate monitoring device using an Arduino-based system with MQ-135 arduino sensor, a

BME280 for environmental data, and a PM2.5 sensor. With research and development, the

detector's abilities can be improved, making it able to monitor common pollutants on air

pollution such as alcohol, smoke, carbon dioxide, ammonia, benzene, and other air pollutants.

The continuous availability of real-time information on computers or smartphones is made

possible by the addition of wireless data transfer capabilities. The solution's future prioritizes a
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strategy of cost, mobility, accuracy, and user-friendliness that demonstrates its usefulness to

fighting the worldwide health crisis of air pollution.

My solution is all about creating an air pollution detector that's not just effective but also

affordable and user-friendly by using Arduino technology. Imagine a device that anyone can

easily use to check the air quality around them. It's not just about being budget-friendly; it's also

about making a real impact on our health. By using MQ-135 arduino sensor, a BME280, and a

PM2.5 sensor, the detector becomes super smart, capable of accurately monitoring common

pollutants like smoke, carbon dioxide, and more. Through continuous research and development,

I am making sure it gets better at sensing and recognizing various pollutants. This solution is

effective because you will get real-time updates on your phone or computer, making it accessible

to everyone, everywhere.
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