IoT-based sensors for environmental conservation
- Learn in-depth about these sensors:
- What do they measure?
- How is IoT integration involved?
- Think About: Cross-Functional utility of these sensors
Here are some examples of sensors that can be integrated with IoT-based systems for effective environmental monitoring and management:
| Sensor | What they measure | How IoT integration benefits |
| Air quality | . Concentrations of pollutants in the air, such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3) | . Real-time monitoring of air quality . Identification of pollution hotspots . Triggering alerts or actions, such as adjusting traffic flow or sending notifications to local residents to take preventive measures |
| Water quality | . Temperature . pH . Dissolved oxygen . Nutrient levels | . Providing early warnings of water pollution events . Managing water resources . Protecting aquatic ecosystems |
| Forest fire detection | . Smoke . Temperature changes . Volatile organic compounds | . Enabling rapid response and intervention . Providing early warnings of forest fires . Triggering alerts to fire departments |
| Soil erosion | . Soil erosion rates . Moisture content . Other soil parameters | . Providing real-time data on soil erosion and soil moisture . Optimizing irrigation . Protecting soil quality |
| Weather | . Temperature . Humidity . Wind speed . Precipitation | . Providing real-time weather data for weather forecasting, flood prediction, and other environmental management applications |
| Noise pollution | . Noise levels | . Mapping noise pollution levels . Assessing noise mitigation measures . Informing urban planning and development decisions |
| Oceanographic | . Temperature . Salinity . Acidity | . Monitoring sea surface temperature . Tracking sea level rise . Monitoring ocean acidification . Supporting sustainable ocean management |
| Wildlife monitoring | . Wildlife populations . Animal movements . Behavioral data | . Identifying migration patterns . Understanding habitat preferences . Assessing impact of human activities on wildlife habitats . Developing conservation strategies, such as wildlife corridors or protected areas |