Surat Smart City Air Quality Monitoring
Surat Smart City Air Quality Monitoring
Oizom monitored Surat City's health in real-time using the Environmental Quality Monitoring System and showcased the data on the city’s official website.
Surat City (India)
September 2017
Smart City Monitoring
I-Lab Informatics Pvt. Ltd.
Polludrone
Visualization & Analytics, Data access
Our Client
Surat Municipal Corporation wanted to monitor the city’s environmental quality as part of their smart city mission. Hence, with the help of Oizom’s Polludrone, they were able to observe the city’s health in real-time. The data collection was also visible through web widgets on the city’s official website.
The Challenge
In 2015, Surat was among the 20 cities to evolve as Smart City. Where, the city’s vision is to provide quality infrastructure, quality living, and an enhanced economy to its citizens. Surat also known as ‘The Silk City’ or ‘The Diamond City, has one of the fastest growth rates in the country due to immigration from other parts of the nation in search of employment. Hence, this led to rapid industrial development in and around the city. To achieve the smart city’s vision, the SMC (Surat Municipal Corporation) needed to track the pollution emission in the city to be able to control it. So, the authorities wanted to make people aware of the city’s environmental health. Hence, the major problem in environmental monitoring is real-time data capturing and assessment for taking immediate steps.
The Solution
Oizom provided Polludrone Smart for real-time environmental monitoring throughout the city. Installation of the plug-and-play solution on the smart pole to collect air samples. Pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, CO2, CO, SO2, NO, NO2, O3, along with temperature and humidity were measurable using Polludrone across the city. The data was analyzed in our Oizom Terminal, which can generate data trends and reports. The heat maps and dispersion plumes can help in determining the source of origin of each pollutant. Identifying the sources can make the rectification process much easier by taking corrective actions in the particular region. The results were communicated through the city’s official website to the citizens to be aware of the pollutants present in their city’s ambient air.
The Result
Installing Oizom’s smart solution for city monitoring helped Surat city’s authorities to analyze the impact of the pollution in real-time. The trend analysis can help to identify the prime sources of air pollution, which could assist the concerned departments in taking data-driven corrective actions against it. The solution can provide new environmental insights and actionable information. It created awareness among the citizens, which can urge them to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
About Oizom
Oizom is a company specializing in environmental monitoring solutions. They offer products to monitor air quality, weather conditions, and other environmental factors. Utilizing advanced sensor technology and data analytics, Oizom aims to provide actionable insights for urban planning, industrial compliance, and community awareness. Their solutions can be applied in various sectors including government, industries, and community initiatives.
Do you have a specific requirement?
Schedule a call with our expert team and get the right solution
for your project.
