Air Quality Monitoring and Analysis for Sustainable Development of Solid Waste Dump Yards Using Smart Drones and Geospatial Technology

Rani Hemamalini Ranganathan (), Shanthini Balusamy, Pachaivannan Partheeban, Charumathy Mani, Madhavan Sridhar and Vinodhini Rajasekaran
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Rani Hemamalini Ranganathan: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 600054, Tamilnadu, India
Shanthini Balusamy: Department of Information Technology, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 600054, Tamilnadu, India
Pachaivannan Partheeban: Department of Civil Engineering, Chennai Institute of Technology, Kundrathur, Chennai 600069, Tamilnadu, India
Charumathy Mani: Department of Information Technology, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 600054, Tamilnadu, India
Madhavan Sridhar: Department of Civil Engineering, Chennai Institute of Technology, Kundrathur, Chennai 600069, Tamilnadu, India
Vinodhini Rajasekaran: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, S. A. Engineering College, Chennai 600077, Tamilnadu, India

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 18, 1-19

Abstract: Air pollution has become a global health issue, affecting millions of people annually. It is essential to obtain accurate and up-to-date information on air quality levels to reduce the impact of air pollution on human health. Traditional air quality monitoring methods are limited by spatial coverage and the time required for sample collection and analysis. However, the Internet of Things (IoT), drone technology, and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology have enabled the development of real-time air quality monitoring systems that provide accurate and up-to-date information on air quality levels across large areas. The study found that gas concentration varied significantly at different heights, with the highest concentration at 3 m from the ground and the lowest at 9 m. The concentration of gases also varied by month, with the highest concentration of CO recorded in March at 45 ppm at 3 m, and the highest concentration of NH 4 recorded in September at 66.7 ppm at 3 m. Kodungaiyur dump yard needs environmental monitoring due to the high levels of environmental pollution and health risks caused by unsegregated waste. In conclusion, developing real-time air quality monitoring systems using GIS technology is necessary to obtain accurate and up-to-date information on air quality levels. It is essential to monitor the Kodungaiyur dump yard and other, similar sites regularly to prevent the health risks associated with environmental pollution.

Keywords: air quality monitoring; geospatial technology; solid waste dump yard; drone technology and internet of things (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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