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AIR QUALITY INDEX

& ITS MEASURING

UZAIR KHAN
INTRODUCTION

 The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a numerical


scale used to report and measure the quality of
outdoor air in a specific location. It provides a
standardized way to understand the levels of
air pollution and its potential health effects.
The AQI takes into account multiple pollutants
and assigns a value corresponding to the most
significant pollutant or the one with the
highest concentration.
COMMON
P O L L U TA N T S

 Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10): Fine particles


suspended in the air that can be inhaled and cause respiratory
issues.
 Ozone (O3): A gas formed when sunlight reacts with
pollutants emitted by vehicles, power plants, and other
sources.
 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): A gas produced by burning fossil
fuels, primarily from vehicle emissions and industrial
processes.
 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): A gas mainly emitted by burning fossil
fuels, particularly from power plants and industrial facilities.
 Carbon Monoxide (CO): A colorless, odorless gas produced
by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
AIR QUALITY INDEX

Very
Unhealthy
Unhealthy (151- (201-300):
200): Indicates that
Unhealthy for the air quality
Sensitive Indicates that the
general is significantly
Moderate (51-100): Groups (101-
150): Indicates population may impaired, with
Indicates acceptable experience health a high
Good (0-50): that sensitive
air quality, although likelihood of
groups, such as effects, and
Indicates that some individuals,
children, the adverse health
particularly those sensitive groups
the air quality elderly, and effects for the
sensitive to are more likely to
is satisfactory, individuals with general
pollutants, may be significantly
posing little to respiratory or population.
experience minor affected.
no health risks. health effects.
cardiovascular
conditions, may
experience
adverse health
effects.

4
MEASURING TECHNIQUES
S TAT I O N A R Y M O N I T O R I N G

 Stationary monitoring stations are fixed installations equipped with sensors and instruments to measure air pollutants.

 These stations provide continuous, long-term monitoring of air quality in specific locations.

 They measure various pollutants, including particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur
dioxide (SO2), and carbon monoxide (CO).

 Data collected from these stations helps in understanding pollutant levels, identifying trends, and assessing compliance
with air quality standards.
MOBILE MONITORING:

 Mobile monitoring involves the use of vehicles equipped with air quality sensors to measure pollutant
concentrations as they move through different areas.
 This technique helps capture variations in air quality levels across various locations and throughout the day.

 Mobile monitoring is useful for assessing air quality in different environments, such as urban areas, industrial
sites, and near roadways.
 It provides real-time data, expands spatial coverage, and helps identify pollution hotspots.
S AT E L L I T E M O N I T E R I N G :

 Satellite monitoring utilizes remote sensing techniques to measure air pollutants from space.

 Satellites equipped with specialized sensors detect and measure atmospheric composition, including
pollutants like PM, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide.
 This method offers a broader-scale assessment of air quality, covering large areas, including remote or
inaccessible regions.
 Satellite data provides valuable information on pollutant distribution, transport, and regional patterns.

20XX S A M P L E T E X T 8
L O W- C O S T S E N S O R S

 Low-cost air quality sensors have gained popularity due to their affordability and ease of use.

 These sensors are smaller, portable devices that individuals can use to monitor air quality in their immediate
surroundings.
 They can measure particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other pollutants.

 Low-cost sensors enable citizen science initiatives, crowd-sourced data collection, and community engagement in air
quality monitoring.

20XX S A M P L E T E X T 9
THANK YOU

UZAIR KHAN

20XX

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