Lifecycle Analysis of an Air Quality Sensor

Abstract

Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly important to not only measure environmental impacts, in terms of energy efficiency, but also, in terms of the quality of life. We have developed an outdoor, low-cost environmental sensor that measures airborne dust concentrate and other air parameters. Our goal is to perform high-resolution measurements, based on hundreds of metering devices, to achieve full urban coverage. Using the data measured and collected by the sensors, our second goal is to establish the intelligent building management and settlement management systems and services. As the planned system will consist of hundreds of nodes, its environmental impact and durability cannot be neglected. Therefore, environmental planning is of paramount importance during the development. When developing sensors, it is advisable to focus on the most important factors of ecological design. During the life cycle analysis, the combined environmental impact of the nodes and the network itself, must be examined.