AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENT

TEAM MEMBERS
963321104302 : K. RAGUL
963321104301: G. ARAVIND
963321104501: S. ALDRIN SAMUEL

Phase 2 : Development Part 1

Building an IoT air quality monitoring system involves setting up IoT devices with sensors to
measure air quality parameters, and then developing a Python script to transmit this data to a
data-sharing platform. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1. Hardware Selection:
• Choose the appropriate sensors for measuring air quality parameters. Common sensors
include PM2.5/PM10 particulate matter sensors, CO2 sensors, temperature and humidity
sensors, and gas sensors for pollutants like CO, NO2, and SO2.
• Select a microcontroller or single-board computer (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP8266,
ESP32) to interface with the sensors and send data.

2. Wiring and Connections:

• Connect the selected sensors to your IoT device following the sensor datasheets and
pinout diagrams.
• Ensure that power sources are adequate for both the IoT device and the sensors.

3. Software Development:
a. Set up your IoT device: - Install the necessary operating system or firmware on your IoT
device. - Ensure that you have a reliable internet connection for data transmission.
b. Write the Python Script: - Create a Python script that reads data from the sensors at predefined
intervals. - Use libraries and drivers provided by the sensor manufacturers to interface with the
sensors. - Sample code for reading data from a PM2.5 sensor (e.g., PMS5003) and a DHT22
temperature and humidity sensor on a Raspberry Pi might look like this:

import time
import Adafruit_DHT # For DHT22 sensor
import serial # For PMS5003 sensor

# Initialize the PMS5003 sensor

ser = serial.Serial("/dev/ttyS0")

while True:
# Read data from PMS5003
data = ser.read(32)
# Parse data and extract PM2.5 and PM10 values

# Read data from DHT22

humidity, temperature = Adafruit_DHT.read_retry(Adafruit_DHT.DHT22, 4)

# Transmit data to a data-sharing platform (see step 4)

# Sleep for a predefined interval (e.g., 1 minute)
time.sleep(60)

4. Data Transmission:
• Choose a data-sharing platform where you want to send your data. Common options
include cloud services like AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or an open-source platform like MQTT
or InfluxDB.
• Implement a method to send the collected data to the platform using a relevant protocol
(e.g., MQTT, HTTP, or RESTful API). You may need to install additional Python libraries
or SDKs to facilitate data transmission.
5. Data Visualization (Optional):
• Set up a dashboard or data visualization tool to monitor air quality data. You can use tools
like Grafana, ThingsBoard, or custom web applications.

6. Power Management (Optional):

• Implement power-saving measures to extend the IoT device's battery life if necessary.

7. Security Considerations:
• Ensure that you implement proper security practices for your IoT device and data
transmission to protect against unauthorized access.

8. Testing and Deployment:

• Test your system in a controlled environment to ensure it's working as expected.
• Deploy your IoT devices in the locations you want to monitor air quality.

9. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Set up data analysis and reporting processes to make sense of the collected data and
generate insights or alerts as needed.
Remember that building an IoT system can be a complex task, and you might encounter
challenges specific to your hardware and platform choices. Regular maintenance and updates are
also essential to ensure the system's continued operation and data accuracy.