RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Long-term analysis of aerosol concentrations using a low-cost sensor: monitoring African dust outbreaks in a suburban environment in the Canary Islands.
A1 Alonso Pérez, Silvia
A1 López Solano, Juan Javier
A2 Ingeniería Industrial
K1 Low-cost sensors
K1 Mineral dust
K1 Air quality
K1 Aerosols
K1 Particulate matter
AB This study presents the results of the long-term monitoring of PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations using a low-cost particle sensor installed in a suburban environment in the Canary Islands. Alaser-scattering Nova Fitness SDS011 sensor was operated continuously for approximately three anda half years, which is longer than most other studies using this type of sensor. The impact of Africandust outbreaks on the aerosol concentrations was assessed, showing a significant increase in bothPM10 and PM2.5 concentrations during the outbreaks. Additionally, a good correlation was foundwith a nearby reference instrument of the air quality network of the Canary Islands’ government.The correlation between the PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations, the effect of relative humidity, andthe stability of the sensor were also investigated. This study highlights the potential of this kind ofsensor for long-term air quality monitoring with a view to developing extensive and dense low-costair quality networks that are complementary to official air quality networks.
SN 1424-8220
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK http://riull.ull.es/xmlui/handle/915/39719
UL http://riull.ull.es/xmlui/handle/915/39719
LA en
DS Repositorio institucional de la Universidad de La Laguna
RD 26-abr-2025