Author: Simran Arora

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PhillyAir Mist Alert

Using Dust Sensors and Mist Makers for Public Awareness in Philadelphia’s ‘Playgrounds’ Simran Arora + Roshini Ganesh + Eduardo Martinez Villanueva + Yunfan Xu Introduction Philadelphia is facing a serious air pollution crisis. Recent studies show that the city has some of the worst air quality in the country, with dangerous levels of fine particulate […]

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Using the MQ-2 Sensor for Smoke Level Detection

Introduction The MQ2 sensor is a commonly used gas sensor that can detect a variety of gases such as propane, methane, and carbon monoxide, as well as smoke. It works by measuring the change in resistance of its sensitive material when it comes into contact with the gas or smoke. This makes it a valuable […]