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In-Field Performance Evaluation of an IoT Monitoring System for Fine Particulate Matter in Livestock Buildings

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ) and particulate matter of diameter under 2.5 µm (PM2.5) from activity and barn management. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of low-cost sensors integrated with an IoT system for monitoring PM2.5 concentrations in a dairy barn. To this end, data acquired by a PM2.5 measurement device has been validated by using a high-precision one. Results demonstrated that the performances of low-cost sensors were highly correlated with temperature and humidity parameters recorded in its own IoT platform. Therefore, a parameter-based adjustment methodology is proposed. As a result of the statistical assessments conducted on this data, it has been demonstrated that the analysed sensor, when corrected using the proposed correction model, is an effective device for the purpose of monitoring the mean daily levels of PM2.5 within the barn. Although the model was developed and validated by using data collected from a dairy barn, the proposed methodology can be applied to these sensors in similar environments. Implementing reliable and affordable monitoring systems for key pollutants is crucial to enable effective mitigation strategies. Due to their low cost, ease of transport, and straightforward installation, these sensors can be used in multiple locations within a barn or moved between different barns for flexible and widespread air quality monitoring applications in livestock barns.

Source: Sensors

DOI: 10.3390/s25164987

Authors: Provvidenza Rita D’Urso, Alice Finocchiaro, Grazia Cinardi, Claudia Arcidiacono

Institution: University of Catania

Language: English

Topic: Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137