This project is powered by Urban Observatory, who provides SenseMyStreet with sensors. A number of sensors can be deployed around the city of various shapes, sizes and capabilities. The sensors record the current conditions and transmit data wirelessly to a local base station. The local base-station transmits data to Urban Observatory servers, which clean, analyse and store the data for further use.
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To see what sensors are available for loan and when click here. See also the public deployment calendar. We are working hard get more sensors that would help people identify and/or inform their issues in the community. Below you can see an overview of sensors that are available with the SenseMyStreet toolkit.
Air Quality
You can read more about air quality and the limits on Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs site here.
Fidas® Frog (hand-held)
Hand-held find dust monitoring device.
What does it measure?
It measures different sizes find dust particles in the air. The number after the PMx refers to the particles smaller and equal to that number in micrometers (µm). The device measures the concentration of different size particles in the air (µg/m3). Device can also measure total count of particles (TPC) and total suspended particles (TSP).
How is it deployed?
It is a hand held device which can be operated by anyone anywhere they like. However, because it measures particles in the air, it can be influenced by weather conditions (e.g. rainfall, wind). Want to know how you can use it? Read more...
For all the technical stuff visit manufacturer's website
DustMate (hand-held)
Hand-held industrial grade find dust monitoring device.
What does it measure?
It measures different sizes find dust particles in the air as does the previous one. The number after the PMx refers to the particles smaller and equal to that number in micrometers (µm). The device measures the concentration of different size particles in the air (µg/m3). Device can also measure total suspended particles (TSP).
How is it deployed?
Similar to Fidas Frog monitor it is a hand held device which can be operated by anyone anywhere they like. However, because it measures particles in the air, it can be influenced by weather conditions (e.g. rainfall, wind).
For all the technical stuff visit manufacturer's website
AQMesh
‘Bird box’ sized unit which takes different air quality measurements.
What does it measure?
It measures air quality parameters like NO, NO2, O3, CO, SO2 and also pod temperature, atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, average noise, peak noise, particle count (PM 1, PM 2.5, PM 10)
How is it deployed?
This sensor is attached onto a lamp post by a Urban Observatory engineer.
For all the technical stuff visit manufacturer's website
Noise
Casella 63X Sound Level Meter (hand-held)
Hand-held environmental noise monitor.
What does it measure?
It measures sound level from 20-140dB RMS (143.3dB peak).
How is it deployed?
It is a hand held device which can be operated by anyone anywhere they like.
For all the technical stuff visit manufacturer's website
NoiseMOTE
What does it measure?
It measures noise level in dB.
How is it deployed?
This sensor is attached onto a lamp post by a Urban Observatory engineer.
For all the technical stuff visit manufacturer's website
Traffic
There is already some information about the traffic available on the Urban Observatory Dashboard, Gateshead Council Traffic & Accident Data Unit's website and the Department of Transport traffic site.
Pocket Radar Speed Gun (hand-held)
'Pocket-sized' speed radar gun for measuring speed on motion.
What does it measure?
It can measure the speeds of vehicles, radio controlled planes/cars, runners and any other moving object from 7-375 MPH (11-600 KPH).
How is it deployed?
It is a hand held device which can be operated by anyone anywhere they like.
For all the technical stuff visit manufacturer's website
BlackCAT Traffic Radar
What does it measure?
It can continuously collect information about the traffic volume and speed.
How is it deployed?
This sensor is attached onto a lamp post by a Urban Observatory engineer.
For all the technical stuff visit manufacturer's website
For more information contact us at sensemystreet@gmail.com