Air Quality Monitoring Networks for Municipalities

Direct and continuous insight into local air quality.
Thi is how we enable data-driven air quality policy.

No technical expertise required

Clear reports in accessible language

Citizen science: measuring air quality together

How we set up an air quality monitoring network for municipalities

Measuring air quality together

Together we determine where measurements should take place. Near schools or residential areas, or where pollution is expected. This allows us to map important living and working locations in great detail.

Continuous, real-time monitoring

We measure air quality every minute of every day. All measurement data are presented in a clear and intuitive dashboard. This allows the user to see exactly where and when air quality becomes unhealthy.

Measuring particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide

We measure particulate matter (PM₂.₅ & PM₁₀) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). These are the main pollutants affecting public health in Europe. Furthermore, NO₂ negatively affects Natura 2000 protected areas. Pollution concentrations can vary strongly within short distances, making local monitoring essential.

Insight through reporting

Through periodic reports we provide a clear historic overview of local air quality. Our report show where and when pollution occurs, and also when the air is (relatively) clean.

Data-driven air quality policy using local measurements

An air quality monitoring network measures air quality at neighbourhood level. Where can residents safely exercise outdoors? Which location is less suitable for new schools or residential areas? Air quality measurements support data-driven policy and help municipalities make informed decisions, even when difficult choices are required.

Citizen science

Set up an air quality monitoring network with residents to tackle two problems at once. This makes air quality tangible for citizens while valuable data is collected. We believe it also makes the policy process more transparent. Clean air is something we achieve together.

'To measure is to know'
&
'What gets measured gets managed'

Insight into air quality, know what citizens breathe

Taking inspiration from these quotes by Lord Kelvin and (supposedly) Peter Drucker, AeroCount measures air quality at neighborhood and even street level.
Local data enables local decisions.

Together with municipalities, we assess and monitor air pollution. We install the monitoring equipment or support citizens who want to participate. We maintain the sensors and provide periodic reports.
So that municipalities can make informed choices.

Veelgestelde vragen over het meten van luchtkwaliteit in gemeenten

Wat is het voordeel van een luchtmeetnetwerk boven modeldata?

Een luchtmeetnetwerk biedt real-time, lokaal inzicht op specifieke plekken, zoals bij scholen, sportvelden en kinderopvang. Modellen gaan uit van gemiddelden waarbij niet alle vervuilende bronnen worden meegenomen.

Waar plaats je sensoren om lokale luchtkwaliteit goed in beeld te krijgen?

Bij het bepalen van meetlocaties spelen meerdere factoren een rol. Zo wordt gekeken naar de belangrijkste bronnen van luchtvervuiling én naar de plekken waar inwoners de grootste blootstelling aan ongezonde lucht hebben, zoals langs drukke wegen, in woonwijken en rondom gevoelige locaties zoals scholen en sportvelden.