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AirBeam2 Quick Start Guide
Citation:
Ryder, O., H. Minor, S. Brown, R. Duvall, A. Clements, AND R. Freed. AirBeam2 Quick Start Guide. Air Sensor Loan Programs, NA, December 18, 2020.
Impact/Purpose:
To determine ambient air quality conditions around the U.S., criteria air pollutants are measured at a limited number of sites using expensive, regulatory-grade instruments. New, lower-cost air sensors have become available to the public who are using the devices to learn more about air quality in their communities. As part of a Regional, State, Tribal Research Project with EPA Region 9, an air sensor loan program was developed in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library system. As part of the program, air sensors can be checked out by library patrons similar to checking out a book. This research project advances our knowledge of air sensors and promotes citizen science/community involvement in research while simultaneously advancing EPA’s goals of collaborating with impacted stakeholders and providing ways for the public to engage in research studies. Groups that would be interested or could apply the results from this research include public libraries, museums, schools, communities, state/local/tribal air agencies, EPA Regional Offices, and other federal agencies.
Description:
As part of a Regional, State, Tribal Research Project with EPA Region 9, an air sensor loan program was developed in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library system. As part of the program, air sensors can be checked out by library patrons similar to checking out a book. This resource includes both a written instruction guide and presentation slides designed to teach users how to use the AirBeam2 sensor being offered to patrons as part of this program. Mention of trade names does not constitute endorsement.