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Impact of sampling frequency on low-cost PM sensor performance including short-term temporal events in high PM environments
Gulshan Kumar
Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
Prasannaa Kumar D.
Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
Saran Raj
Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
Seshan Srirangarajan
Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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This study examines how sampling frequency influences the accuracy of low-cost particulate matter (PM) sensors. It finds that high sampling rates (15 s) are vital for detecting short pollution spikes like vehicle emissions, while lower rates (1 h) are enough for tracking long-term trends. Conducted in real-world outdoor conditions, the research offers practical guidance to balance energy use and data accuracy, supporting scalable, cost-effective air quality monitoring solutions.
This study examines how sampling frequency influences the accuracy of low-cost particulate...
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