Newsletter Articles, Fact Sheets and Infographics on Air Sensor Technology
A sample of air sensor related EPA Science Matters Newsletter articles from the past three years and fact sheets on air sensor technology research at EPA provides information on the types of studies and other activities being conducted to advance the development and application of air sensors.
Additional Science Matters newsletter articles on air sensor technology.
Highlighted Science Matters Newsletter Articles
EPA Scientists Update REal TIme Geospatial Data Viewer (RETIGO) Web Tool (August 7, 2024)
EPA Expands Air Monitoring Capabilities to Support Wildfire-Impacted States, Tribes and Their Frontline Firefighters (updated May 28, 2024)
EPA Adds Performance Testing Protocols and Targets for NO2, CO, SO2 and PM10 Air Sensors (updated May 14, 2024)
EPA Scientist Serves as Air Resource Advisor Trainee at the Lookout Fire (April 30, 2024)
American Possibilities: A White House Demo Day (November 28, 2023)
EPA Extends Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with New Zealand Company to Advance Air Sensor Technologies (April 11, 2023)
Air Sensor Loan Programs: Promoting Air Quality Education by Bringing Sensors to You! (February 14, 2023)
EPA Researchers Update the Air Sensor Guidebook (February 2, 2023)
Five Hands-on Lesson Plans: Using Air Sensors to Teach About Air Quality (December 13, 2022)
EPA Researchers Develop New Air Monitoring Technology to Understand Leaks and Irregular Emissions from Sources (October 11, 2022)
EPA Grantees Advance Use and Applications of Air Monitoring Sensors to Protect Public Health (August 2, 2022)
EPA Research Improves Air Quality Information for the Public on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map (July 5, 2022)
Remotely Operated Air Samplers Offer an Innovative Method for Locating Fugitive Emissions (originally published November 30, 2021, updated June 24, 2022)
EPA Expands Air Monitoring Capabilities to Support Wildfire-Impacted States, Tribes and Their Frontline Firefighters (originally published October 5, 2021, updated June 7, 2022)
In the Field with EPA: Monitoring the Impact of Wildfires and Woodsmoke on Indoor Air Quality (April 12, 2022)
EPA Partners with Tribes to Deploy Air Sensors in Communities (November 16, 2021)
Multi-faceted EPA Research Addressing Threats to Public Health from Wildfire Smoke (August 24, 2021)
EPA Scientists Develop Recommendations for Testing and Evaluating Air Sensor Performance (May 18, 2021)
Research Supports Air Sensor Data Pilot Conducted in 2020 Wildfire Season (January 28, 2021)
DIY Air Sensor Now Available for Use by Educators and Citizen Scientists (September 14, 2020)
EPA Educational Tool Inspires MIT Team to Develop DIY Air Sensor Kit for Hawai'i Educators (June 8, 2020)
Researchers Assess Roadside Vegetation Barriers with a Suite of Air Monitors (May 19, 2020)
Study Explores Ways to Improve Accuracy of Air Sensors (May 6, 2020)
Infographics on Air Sensor Technology
Six Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Lower-Cost Air Sensor infographic
This infographic (Figure 3.3 from the Enhanced Air Sensor Guidebook) provides a short reference guide of key considerations that can help individuals make informed purchasing decisions.
Fact Sheets on Air Sensor Technology
Using Air Quality Sensors for Smoke
These factsheets are part of a series of factsheets from the Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials designed to provide guidance about what to consider when choosing a low-cost air quality sensor and how to interpret the air sensor data to reduce personal smoke exposure.
Kolibri System Enables Mobile Measurement of Air Emissions at the Source
Researchers at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are developing and demonstrating the Kolibri, an air emission sensor/sampler instrument, for use on small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) and ground-mobile applications. The instrument can remotely and safely sample emissions from a variety of open area sources such as wildland fires and industrial plumes.
Real-time Geospatial Data Viewer (RETIGO)
The Real-time Geospatial Data Viewer (RETIGO) is an EPA-developed web-based tool for researchers and citizen scientists to explore their air measurements.