The Challenge
Air pollution is a serious problem in Thailand, particularly in the capital city of Bangkok, which is densely populated and has significant industrial activity.
To solve this problem, the Bangkok city government invested in a modern air quality monitoring system that collects real-time data and enables timely responses.
Applications
In 2015, the city of Bangkok implemented an air quality monitoring system with 54 Airpointer devices JCT NextGen AQMSincluding modules measuring a variety of pollutants.
- 27 modules measuring PM10 and PM2.5 particulate matter
- 34 modules analyzing Ozone (O3)
- 50 modules analyzing Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
- 20 modules analyzing Carbon monoxide (CO)
- 50 meteorological sensors (wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity)
Results
With fixed and mobile monitoring stations strategically placed across Bangkok, the government could quickly implement emergency measures during periods of dangerous air quality:
- Closing schools for several days.
- Arranging work-from-home and flexible office hours for civil servants.
- Efforts to reduce emissions from traffic. In some areas, only electric vehicles (EVs) were allowed unrestricted access.
- Mapping areas with high pollution levels from the collected data.
Investing in an air quality monitoring solution not only helps protect public health but also contributes to the sustainable development of the city.
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