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Air Aware and Small Sensors

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Air Aware – Helping you understand small air sensors and how to use them

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Air sensors are becoming smaller, more affordable, and easier to use and buy. Many people have turned to small air sensors to help identify how their local air quality compares to regional air quality, and when and where they might need to take action to reduce their exposure to pollution. However, not all sensors are created equal: some are more accurate than others, some have a limited life span, and some might not work well in cold or wet conditions. It’s important to research different types of small air sensors before buying one to make sure your sensor will work the way you want it to.

The information in these pages can help you understand how they work and how to choose which one is best for you.

 

 

Air Quality Basicshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/air-quality-basics, Air Quality BasicsAir Quality Basics
Difference Between Sensorshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/difference-between-sensors, Difference Between SensorsDifference Between Sensors
Choosing and Using a Small Air Sensorhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/choosing-using-small-air-sensor, Choosing and Using a Small Air SensorChoosing and Using a Small Air Sensor
Making Sense of the Datahttps://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/making-sense-of-data, Making Sense of the DataMaking Sense of the Data
Project Examples and Resourceshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/project-examples-resources, Project Examples and ResourcesProject Examples and Resources


Air Aware is a pilot project about small air sensors and how Metro Vancouver can support anyone interested in using them. You can learn more about the Air Aware project objectives and find detailed information on small air sensor performance in the Air Aware report, which will be published here when finalized.​​

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