TL;DR: Clarity has unveiled major advancements in air quality monitoring, including the new Multi-Gas Module for expanded pollutant measurement, the upcoming Dust Module for improved coarse particle tracking, and Automated Quality Control (QC) to ensure more reliable data. Our enhanced OpenMap platform makes it easier for organizations to share real-time air quality data with communities, while Clarity’s new Add-On Services, including data analysis, help turn measurements into actionable insights for policy and planning. These innovations empower organizations to monitor, analyze, and share air quality data more effectively than ever before.
At Clarity Movement, we’ve been working tirelessly to make advancements in ambient air quality monitoring technology and data analysis. During our latest presentation, we unveiled several updates that will improve how organizations can monitor, interpret, and share air quality data. Let’s take a look at the major developments and their potential impact.
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New Multi-Gas Module: A more complete picture of air quality
One of the most exciting advancements we unveiled is our new Multi-Gas Module. This add-on expands the range of pollutants you can measure with Clarity to include carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and ozone (O3), enabling a more comprehensive understanding of outdoor air quality.
The ability to measure nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) allows for better identification of traffic-related pollution hotspots. Through the ratio of NO to NO2, we can pinpoint whether emissions are fresh or have had time to undergo chemical reactions in the atmosphere. Additionally, our ozone measurements can provide insights into photochemical activity, which is crucial for understanding smog and smoke formation, especially when NOx and ozone levels peak simultaneously.
For a practical example, we demonstrated how these measurements can be analyzed using real-world data from Berkeley. The Multi-Gas Module's measurements allowed us to correlate NOx concentrations with traffic emissions and observe diurnal pollution patterns, with peaks in the morning and evening rush hours.
Upcoming Dust Module: Improved coarse particle monitoring
Next, we introduced our Dust Module, which is still in development and open for pilot testing. This Module promises a breakthrough in accurately detecting coarse particulate matter (PM10) and total suspended particles (TSP). Most optical sensors currently available on the market have trouble measuring these pollutants accurately, but our new technology changes that.
This module will be especially useful in monitoring dust from industrial sites, construction zones, unpaved roads, and even wildfire ash. It will allow for better monitoring of both fine and coarse dust in the surrounding areas, helping to assess public health impacts. As part of the testing process, we sent a batch of these modules to Calexico to get real-world data and further refine the device.
Automated Quality Control: Ensuring trust in your air quality data
Another major feature that we’ve recently introduced is Automated Quality Control (QC) for our Dashboard and API. This functionality allows users to quickly identify invalid or questionable measurements in real time. Whether it's an issue with calibration or a malfunction, the system flags these inaccuracies with red diamonds on the dashboard, ensuring that users can clean their data before diving into analysis.
The goal is to help organizations trust the data they collect without wasting time sorting through potential errors. Data cleanup is now easier than ever, and the QC filtering is turned on by default when sharing public data in real time.
OpenMap: A platform to share air quality data with communities
Empowering communities with accurate air quality data is central to Clarity’s mission. We’ve enhanced our OpenMap platform to make it easier for organizations to share real-time air quality data with their communities. The platform is mobile-friendly and fully customizable, ensuring that organizations can brand it to their preferences.
A fantastic example of this tool in action is the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), which operates a network of 200 sensors across schools. Using OpenMap, LAUSD shares air quality data with parents, teachers, and students, helping them stay informed about pollution levels. Features like health tips, data download options, and social media sharing make the platform incredibly accessible and engaging.
Add-On Services: Data analysis and community impact
One of the key takeaways from our presentation was that air quality monitoring is not just about data collection; it’s about turning that data into meaningful insights. That’s why Clarity has made a concerted effort to provide new Add-On Services including Data Analysis services that can answer policy-related questions and make outdoor air quality monitoring truly impactful.
We’ve worked with organizations like the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia to explore traffic-related air pollution, providing high-resolution data to cover vast regions. Our collaboration with the Asian Development Bank involved analyzing air pollution data in Almaty City, helping identify areas for potential low-emissions zones. Additionally, in Singapore, we supported urban planning by helping estimate air pollution concentrations near residential areas and expressways.
Through these analyses, we help our partners make data-driven decisions that can significantly improve air quality and public health.
Looking ahead: More innovations on the horizon
These are just a few of the exciting advancements we’ve introduced at Clarity, but we’re not stopping here. Our goal is to continue improving air quality monitoring technology, making it more accessible and impactful than ever before. Our new MultiGas Module, Dust Module, Automated QC, improved OpenMap Platform, and data analysis services all point to one thing: we are committed to helping our customers accelerate their impact on air quality and the communities they serve.
As Clarity continues to develop new solutions and refine existing ones, we look forward to collaborating with more organizations, sharing knowledge, and driving change that leads to cleaner air for all.
If you’re interested in learning more about how Clarity’s innovations can improve your air quality monitoring efforts, feel free to reach out. And don't forget to check out the upcoming Community Air Sensor Workshop 2025, where we will continue to support advancements in sensor technology and its accessibility.