The Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS) is an innovative solution designed to address growing concerns about air pollution, water quality, and environmental sustainability. Built with low-cost sensor technology, AQMS provides governments, industries, and communities with a reliable and accessible tool to monitor multiple pollutants and environmental parameters in real time.

AQMS device for monitoring air and water quality with low-cost sensors

Innovator: Dr.Eng.Indra Chandra | CoE: Sustainable Energy and Climate Change (SECC) | Area: Renewable Energy

Background

Environmental challenges such as climate change, urban air pollution, and declining water quality have increased the demand for affordable and effective monitoring systems. AQMS was developed to respond to these global challenges by offering a scalable and cost-efficient solution. Its main purpose is to support cleaner air, safer water, and healthier living conditions while contributing to long-term sustainability goals.

Product Variants

AQMS comes in three specialized variants to suit different monitoring needs. LQ-AQMS is designed for outdoor air monitoring, LC-IAQMS focuses on indoor air quality, and LC-WQMS provides reliable water quality assessment. Each variant enables precise measurement and continuous tracking, ensuring data accuracy and adaptability across multiple environments.

Features and Advantages

AQMS stands out as a multi-functional tool capable of detecting pollutants such as PM2.5, CO₂, CO, SO₂, O₃, CH₄, and HCl, along with environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, pressure, light intensity, and wind speed and direction. Unlike conventional monitoring systems, AQMS offers flexibility through its different variants, affordability with low-cost sensors, and reliability proven by its TRL 9 status.

Benefits

By deploying AQMS, stakeholders benefit from cleaner air and water, reduced monitoring costs, and wider, continuous coverage for environmental tracking. These advantages make AQMS an effective option for policymakers, industries, and communities seeking to reduce emissions and improve environmental quality.

Applications

The versatility of AQMS makes it highly suitable for various stakeholders. Governments and regulators can use it for environmental policy enforcement, industries and public facilities can monitor compliance and safety, while communities and academic institutions can rely on AQMS for research, awareness, and local action initiatives.

Contribution to Sustainability

AQMS directly supports global sustainability efforts. It aligns with multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). By providing accessible and accurate environmental data, AQMS empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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Prepared by Zahrasita Permata T.D | Photo from Biru Langit