AQM LK: An Air Quality Monitoring System for Urban Sri Lanka

Abstract

Given that people need to breathe to survive, air pollution has a negative impact on human health. Even more concerning is the fact that air pollution appears to be becoming worse every day as a result of either natural or man-made pollution, such as a large forest fire. The lack of a real-time monitoring system prevents the authorities from knowing the current air quality conditions. Therefore, it is clear that air quality monitoring is now a crucial component of smart city solutions. This research aims in the use of technology to track air quality in Sri Lankan cities. To monitor the air quality in metropolitan areas, a qualitative study technique has been adopted. A Figma prototype of the suggested system has also been put into practice. The findings of this study show that information on which cities have the best, adequate, and worst air quality may be obtained through air quality monitoring systems. Additionally, the applications provide real-time data on air quality. The drawback is that only information from major cities is comprehensive and easily available.