| dc.description.abstract | Air quality in mining regions is a significant concern due to the release of pollutants from mining
activities, posing health risks to nearby communities. However, limited information on air quality levels often
leads to neglect of this issue. Inhaling pollutants like PM2.5/PM10, CO, CO2, SO2, and NO2 can result in
chronic diseases such as respiratory issues, asthma, and cancer. To tackle this problem, a study suggests the
implementation of a real-time Internet of Things (IoT)-based air quality monitoring and health hazards
indicator system for mining regions. The proposed system utilizes a reliable wireless sensing system,
incorporating sensors like MQ7, MQ135, MQ136, MiCS4514, PMS7003, and DHT22, along with ESP8266,
STM32, ATmega328 microcontroller, LoRa shields, and the ThingSpeak IoT server. It ensures continuous
operation with a self-contained design, including a solar charger shield connected to a photovoltaic solar
panel and rechargeable battery. The smart sensing device continuously monitors air quality and uploads
real-time data to the cloud through a coordinator node. The collected data is processed to calculate the Air
Quality Index (AQI), which is analyzed to generate early warnings and indicate potential health hazards. The
results are accessible through a web-based dashboard for easy visualization. This system simplifies
monitoring and provides accurate pollutant data. It supports environmental stakeholders by aggregating and
analyzing air quality data, generating reports, and facilitating public access to air quality information.
Additionally, it helps identify health hazards, enabling informed decision-making, policy formulation, and
mitigation strategies. | en_US |
