AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING PM2.5 WITH QUADCOPTER IN RAJAM TOWN OF SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

PM2.5 is the fine particle matter with the size smaller than 2.5µm and is considered being one of the atmospheric pollutants whose effects are the greatest on the public health. The accurate measurement of PM2.5 provides a crucial basis for health impact assessment and pollution management and control. Present research work proposes a novel platform to drones for monitor of PM2.5 in the outdoor environment. This project demonstrates the feasibility of Quadcopter equipped with dust sensors effectively and flexibility to measure three-dimensional PM2.5 concentration within 8M altitude, particularly peak hours of a day and measured for three months. The present case study of Rajam of the average concentration of PM2.5 was recorded as moderate as per CPCB norms. The experimental results show that in the PM2.5 concentrations decrease when height increases and the increasing concentration rate of PM2.5 concentrations is larger in the morning than in the afternoon flights. The results demonstrated that there are fluctuations in concentrations during different peak periods of the day.