Technology review: prototyping platforms for monitoring ambient conditions. Issue 3 (4th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Afolaranmi, Samuel Olaiya; Ramis Ferrer, Borja; Martinez Lastra, Jose Luis
• Is Part Of: International journal of environmental health research. Volume 28:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 253
• Page End: 279
• Publication Date: 2018-05-04
• Subjects: Technology review -- prototyping platforms -- ambient conditions monitoring -- indoor air quality -- CO2 monitoring; Environmental health -- Periodicals; 363.7
• DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2018.1468423
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-3123

Abstract

Abstract: The monitoring of ambient conditions in indoor spaces is very essential owing to the amount of time spent indoors. Specifically, the monitoring of air quality is significant because contaminated air affects the health, comfort and productivity of occupants. This research work presents a technology review of prototyping platforms for monitoring ambient conditions in indoor spaces. It involves the research on sensors (for CO2, air quality and ambient conditions), IoT platforms, and novel and commercial prototyping platforms. The ultimate objective of this review is to enable the easy identification, selection and utilisation of the technologies best suited for monitoring ambient conditions in indoor spaces. Following the review, it is recommended to use metal oxide sensors, optical sensors and electrochemical sensors for IAQ monitoring (including NDIR sensors for CO2 monitoring), Raspberry Pi for data processing, ZigBee and Wi-Fi for data communication, and ThingSpeak IoT platform for data storage, analysis and visualisation.