Quantification of Utility of Atmospheric Network Technologies (QUANT)

Lead Research Organisation: University of Birmingham
Department Name: Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences

Abstract

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Planned Impact

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Publications

10 25 50

 
Description This project highlights the current capability of low-cost sensors in source identification and differentiation using clustering approaches. Future directions towards particulate matter source apportionment using low cost optical particle counters are highlighted.
Exploitation Route Commercialization of the algorithms could be attempted.

Regulatory monitoring and source apportionment of atmospheric pollutants can now be improved.
Sectors Chemicals

Environment

 
Description This study highlights the current capability of low-cost sensors in source identification and differentiation using clustering approaches. Future directions towards particulate matter source apportionment using low cost OPCs are highlighted.
First Year Of Impact 2020
Sector Construction,Creative Economy,Education,Environment,Healthcare,Government, Democracy and Justice,Transport
Impact Types Societal

Economic

Policy & public services

 
Description EPRSC Internal (University of Birmingham) Impact Accelerator Account
Amount £36,388 (GBP)
Organisation Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 05/2021 
End 06/2022
 
Description Optimising air quality and health benefits associated with a low-emission transport and mobility revolution in the UK
Amount £508,012 (GBP)
Funding ID NE/V002449/1 
Organisation Natural Environment Research Council 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 08/2020 
End 08/2024
 
Description RI-URBANS
Amount € 410,000 (EUR)
Funding ID 101036245 
Organisation European Commission 
Sector Public
Country European Union (EU)
Start 03/2023 
End 08/2024
 
Title Research data supporting "A study on the performance of low-cost sensors for source apportionment at an urban background site" 
Description Measurements from low-cost sensors and regulatory grade instruments 
Type Of Material Database/Collection of data 
Year Produced 2022 
Provided To Others? Yes  
Impact This paper resulted to the research paper: Bousiotis et al., (2022), A study on the performance of low-cost sensors for source apportionment at an urban background site, https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-15-4047-2022 
URL http://edata.bham.ac.uk/856/
 
Title Research data supporting "Assessing the sources of particles at an urban background site using both regulatory instruments and low-cost sensors - A comparative study" 
Description Comma separated spreadsheet containing OPC and SMPS particle size distributions, chemical composition data from both low-cost and regulatory grade instruments and meteorological data for a period of about 1.5 month (January - March 2020) from the Birmingham University Air Quality supersite. 
Type Of Material Database/Collection of data 
Year Produced 2021 
Provided To Others? Yes  
Impact Provides data to be able to reproduce the findings in the associated paper. 
URL http://edata.bham.ac.uk/584/
 
Title Research data supporting "Monitoring and apportioning sources of indoor air quality using low-cost particulate matter sensors" 
Description Measurements from an Alphasense OPC and a TSI model 3330. 
Type Of Material Database/Collection of data 
Year Produced 2022 
Provided To Others? Yes  
Impact Resulted in the research paper Bousiotis et al., (2023), Monitoring and apportioning sources of indoor air quality using low-cost particulate matter sensors, 10.1016/j.envint.2023.107907 
URL http://edata.bham.ac.uk/893/
 
Title Research data supporting "Using low-cost sensors to assess common air pollution sources across multiple residences" 
Description PM indoor measurements collected using an Alphasense OPC-N3. Ambient measurements using a Palas FIDAS at the BAQS. 
Type Of Material Database/Collection of data 
Year Produced 2023 
Provided To Others? Yes  
Impact Data used for the submitted research paper Rathbone et al., (2024), Using low-cost sensors to assess common air pollution sources across multiple residences Under consideration 
URL http://edata.bham.ac.uk/1018/
 
Description Interview for national news 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Presentation of the research work done to the media for wider visibility and increase of awareness.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://airqualitynews.com/health/new-methodology-brings-low-cost-sensors-into-the-front-line-of-mon...
 
Description Oral presentation at a conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Presentation of research advancements to a wider audience
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.egu23.eu
 
Description Presentation of research output at a scientific conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Presentation of a methodology proposal and research output associated with it.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.saqn.org/events/clean-air-networks-conference-2023/
 
Description Presentation of research outputs to a conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Presentation of research outputs on a wider scientific audience
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.herts.ac.uk/airqualityconference/international-conference-on-air-quality-science-and-app...
 
Description Talk for the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Prof. Francis Pope was made an honorary fellow of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) and was invited to present at their AGM. Within his presentation "Air pollution sensors - state of play and future directions" he provided an overview of the wide reach of his low cost sensor and AI work, including the work on AIPS.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://iaqm.co.uk/event/iaqm-agm-2023-and-keynote-speech/