Environmental Monitoring Platform

A comprehensive smart city platform for monitoring air quality, noise levels, and weather conditions with citizen-facing dashboards.

The Challenge

A city government needed better environmental data:

• Limited coverage - Only 3 EPA monitoring stations
• Delayed data - Reports days or weeks later
• No noise monitoring - Complaints but no data
• Citizen concerns - Residents wanted transparency

They needed city-wide, real-time monitoring.

Our Approach

We built a dense sensor network with public-facing transparency.

Network Design

1. Dense Coverage - Sensors every few blocks
2. Multi-Parameter - Air, noise, and weather
3. Low Power - Solar and battery powered
4. Public Access - Real-time dashboards for citizens

The Solution

Air Quality Monitoring

• PM2.5 and PM10 particulates
• NO2, O3, CO, SO2 gases
• AQI calculation and display
• Historical trending

Noise Monitoring

• Continuous dB levels
• Time-weighted averages
• Event detection
• Source identification

Weather Stations

• Temperature and humidity
• Wind speed and direction
• Barometric pressure
• Precipitation

Public Dashboards

• Interactive city map
• Real-time readings
• Health recommendations
• Alert notifications

Technology Stack

Results & Impact

The platform improved environmental visibility:

• 200+ sensors deployed across city
• 5 municipalities now using platform
• Real-time data available to all citizens
• EPA compliance automated reporting

Platform Features

Alert System

• Threshold-based alerts
• Air quality advisories
• Noise ordinance violations
• Maintenance alerts

Reporting

• EPA compliance reports
• Monthly summaries
• Trend analysis
• Export capabilities

Client Testimonial

"Citizens can now see real-time air quality in their neighborhood. It's improved trust and helped us make data-driven decisions about traffic and zoning."

— Director of Sustainability, City Government

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