Air Sensors for Air Quality & Environmental Agencies
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Cities such as London, Paris, and Perth have worked with Clarity to implement hybrid, low-cost ambient air quality monitoring networks to supplement existing regulatory air pollution measurement networks.
Proven success with air monitoring
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Why Sensing-as-a-Service℠ for air pollution monitoring?
No separate software purchase. No add-on warranties. No unexpected expenses.
With one upfront service, we’re giving you the affordability, flexibility, and autonomy to eliminate all of your air quality blind spots.
Easily deployed air monitoring devices
Self-powered Clarity Node-S air quality monitoring hardware measures PM2.5 and NO2 and serves as a platform for additional modules that measure Wind, Black Carbon, and Ozone.
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Cloud data management & visualization
Air quality measurements and air sensor network status are easily accessible in real-time via Clarity’s user-friendly Dashboard, REST API, and OpenMap.
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Expert air quality project support
An experienced Environmental Project Manager to help you define a project plan and guide you through Collocation and Calibration of your devices.
Clarity Case Study
The Breathe London Community Sensing Network, the largest air quality sensing network in the world, aims to democratise air quality monitoring and create a community of groups who support each other and share their experiences and ideas for improving air pollution conditions. Learn more >>
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Modernize your air quality monitoring infrastructure to address current air pollution issues
There is an increasing demand for high-resolution, accurate air pollution data.
Increased public awareness of air pollution issues
Communities around the world are creating increased public accountability for air quality managers.
Limited budgets for air monitoring equipment
Annual federal funding for U.S. state and local air quality management grants has decreased by 20% since 2004 after adjusting for inflation.
Expensive reference equipment leads to blind spots
Federal reference monitors (FRM) are designed to monitor air quality trends year-over-year — but can’t identify day-to-day, localized pollution events.
Outdated regulatory standards don’t fit current trends
Many air quality regulations are decades old and do not adequately address modern-day air pollution challenges.
Maximize your budget by deploying low-cost air quality sensor network
Are air quality sensors accurate?
To support a broader understanding and more effective use of this technology, the US EPA recently released performance standards for air sensors that will help to better characterize the performance of commercially available air sensors in a clear and standardized way.
Read our whitepaperEasily and cost-effectively collect more air quality data by modernizing your air quality monitoring network
A robust air sensor network can help raise awareness of air quality, protect citizens from air pollution exposure, and mitigate air pollution concerns in your community.
Affordably increase air quality measurement points
Deploy dozens of low-cost air quality sensors for the equivalent cost of one Federal Reference Monitor.
Understand local air pollution sources and dynamics
Collect high resolution, accurate air quality measurements at unmonitored sites.
Inform your stakeholders in real-time
Share real-time air quality information with your stakeholders to understand short-term changes in air pollution.
Leverage air pollution data to drive positive impact
Accurate and localized air pollution data will enable you to make strategic data-driven decisions to protect public health.
Air quality monitoring success stories
“The air quality data provided by the Dashboard will serve as a foundation for designing policies, allocating budgets, and developing programs to address urban public health challenges.”
"Clarity’s innovative technology has significantly improved our understanding of urban air pollution and its impact on public health and the environment. The system’s accuracy, reliability, and user-friendly interface have proven to be extremely effective tools for both decision-makers and the public. It provides real‑time, accessible data that enables informed policy development and empowers citizens with the knowledge to take action. This initiative has been highly appreciated by local authorities, environmental specialists, and the general public.”
"We have installed sensor monitors at 3 locations to detect sources of air pollution. What does this mean? This means that every citizen of the municipality of Strumica is an inspector from today and will be able to monitor concentrations of PM2.5 particles from the sensor monitors, and this application will also be implemented in the Inspection Services of the municipality of Strumica, where air pollution will be monitored around the clock, and they will be able to react quickly to sanction negligent polluters. After electrified public transport and bicycle paths, with this innovative project, we prove that we are seriously investing in reducing air pollution in Strumica."
“With Clarity's hyperlocal network, we can begin to provide a more complete picture of how air pollution is occurring in a given micro region, and what preventive actions we need to take to minimize exposure. We can also measure the effectiveness of each activity taken by measuring concentrations BEFORE and AFTER that activity. This encourages us to think about policies that we want to change. It raises citizen awareness and creates a narrative that influences positive change. We need to know what the air is like NOW AND IMMEDIATELY, at each MICRO location, to react IMMEDIATELY, and to sanction those who are disrupting our health, the future of our youngest, and the future of our country. Every citizen of the municipality of Strumica has a strong ally in such innovative technology."
"The data provided by the sensors helped to speed up the city’s decision-making. Today, the sensor readings have had a direct impact on public opinion. This year, we launched public ecological transport and eco-taxi, and we are launching a new system of dedicated public transport lanes that will directly affect the transition to eco-friendly modes of transportation.”
"Today we have 50 Clarity sensors in Almaty that provide us with online data on the type of particles and pollution in different parts of the city. Thanks to these sensors, we can plan environmental measures in Almaty.”
"In 2020, we installed 50 sensors in the city of Bishkek. Since the Clarity Node-S sensors installed in Bishkek are small, we installed them all over the city. We placed some of them near roads, some in residential areas, and some in social facilities. Thanks to the Global SIM Card which is incorporated in the sensors, we get the data directly to our system which allows us to visualize the data. The data is ready for analysis.”
"We don’t have a lot of staff time to spend setting up or fine-tuning this equipment — Clarity’s managed service model allows us to multiply the number of sensors in our network with minimal additional overhead on our end. We're going from six particulate matter monitors to more than 20 — with one placed in each local municipality — so we expect to have more granularity in looking at how smoke impacts people across our three-county jurisdiction."
"We needed high-density data to develop a model that was representative of a real situation on a very local scale – so multiple devices and multiple locations. The Clarity Node-S was ideal for this use case."
"We are very happy with the Dashboard — it makes it very easy to access and review data from our network."
"Clarity provided an off-the-shelf solution that was easy to deploy. Clarity Nodes are easy to set up and after reviewing a co-location we had in place, the data was in line with our expectations. The flexibility in changing the data capture rate was key — I was able to remotely configure the nodes to collect data at a higher or lower resolution as needed."
"A program is only half the program when you have the data, and the other half is what information the community will have so that they know what actions to take to protect themselves, to protect their family, their employees, and just their community members in general."
"The best thing I can say about Clarity is the reduction of effort by our air monitoring staff. Very little hands-on work is required to operate the equipment, which from a management standpoint is a real benefit to the District. It's implemented quickly, we can start streaming the data immediately, and we really don't have to do much more than that.”
"Clarity was our first-choice air quality monitoring provider for several reasons. We enjoyed working with the Clarity team - they are highly knowledgeable and always responsive. The Node-S devices themselves are also incredibly resilient, which was especially important for us when deploying the monitors in emergency conditions during the wildfire events this past year."
"We were excited when we saw what Clarity was offering — it works very nicely for our objectives with the wildfire air monitoring network. We liked that Clarity’s sensors are very quick to install and very easy to use, thanks to the native solar panel and cellular antenna. Not having to use somebody else's WiFI in a remote location is great — that had been a major issue for us with several projects.”
“We're a nonprofit, so we don't have a ton of capacity to mess around with tech. Clarity devices are easy to deploy and solar-powered, so you can put them in parks, on rooftops, wherever — and they just work. We can focus on working with our community members.”
“Addressing community concerns and improving public health are the primary goals of any air quality program. The Clarity Nodes we have deployed are placed near sensitive populations and projects as a way of better protecting the health of our residents and better informing our decisions around air quality.”
"We wanted a network that would get real-time data out to the public immediately and show air quality changes in real-time — which we had been unable to do with our network of reference-grade equipment alone."
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Clarity support regulatory air quality monitoring needs?
Clarity’s solution complements regulatory monitoring by filling spatial data gaps with a dense, high-resolution network of calibrated sensors. Our Node-S air quality monitoring devices and Add-On Modules offer measurements of key pollutants like PM₂.₅, NO₂, O₃, and black carbon, enabling agencies to track pollution trends in underserved or high-risk areas. Clarity also supports collocation and calibration with reference monitors to ensure data is reliable for supplemental monitoring applications.
Can Clarity’s data be used for compliance and reporting purposes?
Clarity’s data is ideal for non-regulatory supplemental monitoring (NSIM), community exposure assessments, and environmental justice reporting. While not a direct substitute for FRM/FEM instruments, Clarity’s FEM Ozone Module is EPA-designated, and our Node-S air quality sensor has been accepted for use on the EPA Fire & Smoke Map, demonstrating the reliability of our calibrated sensor data for government use.
How does Clarity ensure the accuracy of its monitoring systems?
Accuracy is maintained through a combination of global and local calibration models, continuous QA/QC, and performance benchmarking. Clarity sensors are regularly collocated with regulatory monitors during deployment to validate performance. We also offer Add-On Services like calibration reviews, accuracy reporting, and data validation to support decision-grade measurements.
Is the Clarity platform compatible with government data systems?
Yes. Clarity’s cloud-based platform includes a robust, open API that allows agencies to integrate air quality data into internal dashboards, GIS platforms, or public portals. Many government users have successfully connected Clarity data to ArcGIS, Open Data platforms, and third-party health dashboards.
Can agencies deploy sensors across multiple locations simultaneously?
Absolutely. The plug-and-play nature of Clarity’s sensors—solar-powered, cellular-connected, and modular—makes it easy to scale deployments citywide or regionally. For example, Breathe London deployed 135+ sensors across the city to monitor pollution in neighborhoods, around schools, and near transportation corridors.
What kind of technical support is available to government agencies?
Clarity provides comprehensive support through our Project Support Services, including assistance with sensor siting, deployment, data QA/QC, stakeholder reporting, and regulatory engagement. Government partners also have access to onboarding, training, and ongoing technical support from our expert air quality team.
What pollutants do environmental agencies typically monitor using Clarity systems?
Clarity’s modular platform supports the monitoring of PM₂.₅, PM₁₀, NO₂, O₃, black carbon, and a range of gases via the Multi-Gas Module, including CO and VOCs. This flexibility allows agencies to tailor deployments to local air quality priorities—from traffic emissions to wildfire smoke or industrial pollutants.
How can agencies use Clarity data to inform public health decisions?
Environmental agencies use real-time sensor data from Clarity to trigger public alerts, shape pollution mitigation policies, and prioritize health interventions in high-risk communities. Tools like Air Quality Alarms and OpenMap provide actionable insights that help public health departments and emergency responders protect vulnerable populations during events like wildfires, dust storms, or high-traffic days.
