Environment and Ecology Research Vol. 12(4), pp. 446 - 455
DOI: 10.13189/eer.2024.120409
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Influence of Wind Speed and Direction on the Performance of Low-Cost Particulate Matter Sensors

Agus Purnomo ^1,*, Asep Andang ², Siti Badriah ³, Ervan Paryono ², Aceng Sambas ^4,5, Roslan Umar ^6
1 COE Safe of Community in Agro-industrial Areas, Poltekkes Kemenkes Tanjung Karang Lampung, Indonesia
² Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Siliwangi Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
³ Department of Nursing, Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
⁴ Faculty of Informatics and Computing, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
⁵ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
⁶ East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Air pollution poses significant health risks worldwide, causing diseases such as cardiovascular ailments, asthma, and premature mortality. This study investigates the influence of wind speed and direction on the performance accuracy of low-cost PM sensors, specifically the SEN1077 model. The research aims to evaluate the sensor's sensitivity and consistency under varying wind conditions, focusing on different wind directions and speeds. Indoor tests were conducted using the SEN1077 sensor connected to an Arduino processing unit. The sensor's performance was assessed across three wind speeds: 0.863 m/s, 1.791 m/s, and 2.789 m/s, and various wind directions, including 45º, 90º, 135º, 180º, 225º, 270º, 315º, and 360º. The data analysis, using ANOVA, revealed that wind speed significantly impacts PM measurements. Higher wind speeds resulted in lower PM readings, with PM2.5 values dropping from an average of 25.2 at 0.863 m/s to 16.4 at 2.789 m/s. The variance in measurements also decreased with increasing wind speeds, indicating more consistent sensor readings. The findings confirm that the SEN1077 sensor maintains consistent sensitivity despite variations in wind direction, with low variance in measurements (e.g., 0.8455556 for PM10 at 0.863 m/s). Major conclusions indicate that while wind direction has a minimal impact on sensor accuracy, wind speed significantly affects PM measurements. This study's contributions include providing insights into the robustness of low-cost PM sensors and emphasizing the need for proper calibration. Practical implications involve improving air quality monitoring systems, while social implications focus on better informing public health policies and pollution control measures.

KEYWORDS
Low-cost PM Sensor, Wind Direction, Wind Speed, Performance, SEN0177

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Agus Purnomo , Asep Andang , Siti Badriah , Ervan Paryono , Aceng Sambas , Roslan Umar , "Influence of Wind Speed and Direction on the Performance of Low-Cost Particulate Matter Sensors," Environment and Ecology Research, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 446 - 455, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/eer.2024.120409.

(b). APA Format:
Agus Purnomo , Asep Andang , Siti Badriah , Ervan Paryono , Aceng Sambas , Roslan Umar (2024). Influence of Wind Speed and Direction on the Performance of Low-Cost Particulate Matter Sensors. Environment and Ecology Research, 12(4), 446 - 455. DOI: 10.13189/eer.2024.120409.