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Modern technology provides us with advanced tools for the detection and analysis of air quality. Early warning systems are vital to prevent exposure to dangerous levels of pollutants. These systems provide communities with information about the levels of multiple pollutants, allowing timely preventive and corrective actions to be taken in case any of these pollutants reach dangerous levels.
Understanding meteorology helps to predict and control the dispersion of these pollutants. Weather patterns have a signifi cant infl uence on the dispersion of air pollutants and meteorological data such as temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation, wind speed and direction are fundamental to understanding and managing air quality in our cities. Properly incorporating and understanding these meteorological factors is key to making the right strategic decisions in regards to the dispersion of pollutants.
pollution sources that negatively affect air quality.
These strategically distributed sensors provide a comprehensive view of air quality, empowering communities with accurate information about the air that citizens breathe and to develop effective mitigation strategies.
Kunak, a standard of excellence
Certifi cation of monitoring instruments ensures the validity of the collected data. In countries such as the United States, the use of certifi ed equipment is a prerequisite for regulatory compliance which enforces the responsibility of industries to protect air quality.
Kunak sensors are acknowledged for their low intra-model variability and their ability to provide data traceable back to reference standards. These features are useful in the U.S. for industries to monitor emissions using certifi ed equipment to minimize their environmental impact.
Advanced platforms for air quality data analysis are essential. These tools enable visualisation and detailed analysis of data, making it easier to make informed decisions for air quality improvement. The Kunak AIR Cloud air quality software includes several must-have tools for collecting, visualising and analysing sensor data. This makes it easier to make the right decisions, optimise production processes and ultimately protect the health of both workers and neighbouring communities.
Measurement innovation
Instruments such as the Kunak AIR Pro and Kunak AIR Lite, recognised in the market for their accuracy and reliability, are essential tools in the fi ght for clean air. These devices provide near-reference data and allow air quality monitoring on a hyper-local scale. Additionally, each instrument can be fi tted with various probes to collect meteorological data which helps provide a global view of air quality, accurately reporting on the levels of pollutants and their behaviour.
The deployment of such sensor networks in communities allows for detailed street-by-street pollution monitoring, identifying
The Kunak AIR Cloud also provides public web tools such as a website, widgets and an application programming interface (API) which are required by authorities and communities for democratising information on air quality. In this way, everyone has access to this air quality information collected by Kunak instruments.
Moving towards environmental justice
The democratisation of air quality data is an essential step towards environmental justice. Universal access to accurate, real-time data enables communities and governments to take informed action, fi ghting for a future where clean air is a right for all.
Reliable and accurate air quality data is imperative for achieving environmental justice. By empowering communities with the necessary technology and data, we can play an active role in protecting the environment and our health.
The fi ght for clean air is the right to claim a healthy environment for everyone, everywhere. It is time to take a deep breath and act for change.
We can consider that there is a commitment by the authorities to defend environmental justice and protect the health of communities when information on air quality is reliable, accurate, in real time and, above all, accessible to all. The next step is to ensure that all citizens have access to clean, healthy air.
Author Contact Details Mikel Iceta – CMO at Kunak Technologies • Kunak Technologies • Address: P.E. La Muga 9, fl oor 4, offi ce 1, Orcoyen, Navarra, Spain • Tel: +34 848 470 055 • Email:
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