In the previous article, we introduced that air quality AQI integrates ozone (O3), fine suspended particulates (PM2.5), suspended particulates (PM10), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) indicators of six pollutants, and according to the degree of impact on the human body, they are divided into six levels from green "good (below 50)" to brown "hazardous (above 401)", allowing us to know the air condition of the day at a glance .
Today, we are going to introduce three apps and three private real-time information websites, so that everyone can grasp real-time air quality with one hand!
[App recommendations: Environment Instant Messenger, J Smog, Taiwan Air Pollution Real-time Forecast]
1. Environmental Messenger (available for download on both iOS and Android systems)
Today, we are going to introduce three apps and three private real-time information websites, so that everyone can grasp real-time air quality with one hand!
[App recommendations: Environment Instant Messenger, J Smog, Taiwan Air Pollution Real-time Forecast]
1. Environmental Messenger (available for download on both iOS and Android systems)
The official app developed by the Environmental Protection Agency of the Executive Yuan can provide real-time environmental information near the location, including: Environmental Protection Agency air quality, ultraviolet rays, township weather, river water quality and sand and dust information, and has added the Central Meteorological Bureau's township weather, Hao (large) The information is quite rich and complete, including rain and low temperature special reports and earthquake reports, the Landslide Warning of the Water Conservation Bureau and the Flood Warning of the Water Conservancy Department, as well as the real-time monitoring data of the Continuous Automatic Monitoring Facility for Air Pollutants (CEMS) of the local Environmental Protection Bureau of fixed sources.
Users can also customize "Alert Settings" and enter personalized air quality and ultraviolet warning notification values. When the hourly monitoring value reaches the threshold you set, the system will actively push messages, and the notification time is the daily air quality. Product warning, heavy (heavy) rain, Landslide Warning of the Water Conservation Bureau and Flood Warning of the Water Conservancy Department, etc.
Android download
iOS download
Users can also customize "Alert Settings" and enter personalized air quality and ultraviolet warning notification values. When the hourly monitoring value reaches the threshold you set, the system will actively push messages, and the notification time is the daily air quality. Product warning, heavy (heavy) rain, Landslide Warning of the Water Conservation Bureau and Flood Warning of the Water Conservancy Department, etc.
Android download
iOS download
2. J Smog—Taiwan air quality monitoring (applicable to Android systems)
J Haze is Taiwan's top-rated air pollution monitoring app. It mainly monitors the unit concentration of suspended particles (PM2.5 and PM10), and has a three-day forecast function and forecast notification. Users can also set the display mode as a list or map according to their personal habits, or use desktop gadgets to place daily activity area information directly on the desktop, making air pollution information clear at a glance!
Android download
Android download
3. Taiwan air pollution real-time forecast—your daily essential air pollution app (applicable to iOS system)
Provides all the air quality information you need to know, including AQI index, as well as ozone (O3), fine suspended particulates (PM2.5), suspended particulates (PM10), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) Concentration of pollutants, and provides real-time notification function. If you do not want to receive notifications temporarily, you can also use the "Do Not Disturb" function to suspend receiving calls.
iOS download
iOS download
[Real-time information on roadway air developed by private companies]
In recent years, in addition to the government's air quality monitoring, many private organizations have also voluntarily launched air quality measurement projects.
Some studies have pointed out that the main source of pollution in the Taipei metropolitan area is not industry, but exhaust gas emitted by automobiles and motorcycles. Therefore, the real-time air quality status of roadways should be something that people need to pay attention to. However, the current monitoring stations set up by the government have their limitations, because they are mostly set up on the roofs of buildings. Although they avoid interference from man-made and nearby pollution sources, they are also too far from the roads where people live, and their coverage is insufficient to detect fines down to roadways. air quality.
In recent years, in addition to the government's air quality monitoring, many private organizations have also voluntarily launched air quality measurement projects.
Some studies have pointed out that the main source of pollution in the Taipei metropolitan area is not industry, but exhaust gas emitted by automobiles and motorcycles. Therefore, the real-time air quality status of roadways should be something that people need to pay attention to. However, the current monitoring stations set up by the government have their limitations, because they are mostly set up on the roofs of buildings. Although they avoid interference from man-made and nearby pollution sources, they are also too far from the roads where people live, and their coverage is insufficient to detect fines down to roadways. air quality.
In view of this, non-governmental organizations have begun to develop a small but wide-ranging monitoring system, also known as the "Crowdsourcing Air Quality Network".
The following introduces the three monitoring networks of "Air Box", "g0v Zero Time Air Pollution Observation" and "AQI Global Air Quality".
1. Air box
The "Air Box" developed by Chen Lingzhi, associate researcher at Academia Sinica, and a team of makers, is a monitoring device about the size of a palm and priced at about 3,000 yuan. People can adopt it and install it at home, and connect it to the Internet to collect data. It can be uploaded instantly every 5 minutes. Currently, there are more than 2,000 stations across Taiwan, forming an instant air quality network.
Link: Air Box Real-time Air Quality Network
Link: Air Box Real-time Air Quality Network
2. g0v zero-time air pollution observation network
g0v, which promotes open data and open government, has also integrated data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Academia Sinica, Air Box, etc. to set up its own air pollution observation network. The simple interface is a good tool for identifying air pollution conditions in one second.
Link: g0v zero-time air pollution observation network
Link: g0v zero-time air pollution observation network
3. AQI global air quality monitoring
If you want to travel abroad, or check the air quality conditions in surrounding countries to confirm whether there is any possibility of pollutants drifting in from abroad, AQI global air quality monitoring can provide you with the information you need.
Link: AQI Global Air Quality Monitoring Network
When air pollution has become one of the most important environmental issues, the government and the public are working hard to control air quality. I hope this article can help everyone understand more information channels and choose the most suitable source according to their needs!
Link: AQI Global Air Quality Monitoring Network
When air pollution has become one of the most important environmental issues, the government and the public are working hard to control air quality. I hope this article can help everyone understand more information channels and choose the most suitable source according to their needs!