Below an overview is given of the measurement instruments ArbaAir works with or has worked with. Do you have a suggestion for a new instrument, or an instrument to share? Contact us!
The IQAir Air Visual Pro provides continuous measurements of Particulate Matter (PM), CO2, Temperature and Humidity. The instrument is produced by IQAir.
The Sensirion SPS030 provides continuous measurements of PM. This sensor, produced by Sensirion, is part of a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) sensor setup, based on Arduino. This setup will be used to create a measurement network within Arba Minch. ArbaAir currently has sufficient materials to produce 20-25 Arduino setups.
UCB PATS+ provides continuous measurements of PM and (optionally) CO. Berkeley Air designed this instrument especially for high concentrations associated with indoor air quality. Check this link for more specifications of the instrument.
UPAS is a PM2.5 gravimetric instrument. This instrument, developed by Access Sensors Technologies (AST), can be worn by a subject during daily activities, or set up on a stationary location. It will be used to calibrate the PM measurements of the other instruments. For more specifications, see the website of AST.
The Mettler Toledo AE240 is an analytical balance. This analytical balance is needed to measure the filters of the above described UPAS.
The Aethalometer AE51 measures Black Carbon continuously. See for more information the website of the Aethalometer producer, AethLabs. This instrument was used in the first measurement project of ArbaAir.