Chapter 14
Enhancing Sustainable Management of Waste Dump Sites with Smart Drones and Geospatial Tech
Air Quality Monitoring and Analysis
Naveen Chandra Gowda,
H. N. Veena,
Aghila Rajagopal,
Shrikant Tangade,
Naveen Chandra Gowda
School of Computer Science and Engineering, REVA University, Bengaluru, India
Search for more papers by this authorH. N. Veena
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SJB Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India
Search for more papers by this authorAghila Rajagopal
Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar, India
Search for more papers by this authorShrikant Tangade
Department of Mathematics, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorNaveen Chandra Gowda,
H. N. Veena,
Aghila Rajagopal,
Shrikant Tangade,
Naveen Chandra Gowda
School of Computer Science and Engineering, REVA University, Bengaluru, India
Search for more papers by this authorH. N. Veena
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SJB Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India
Search for more papers by this authorAghila Rajagopal
Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar, India
Search for more papers by this authorShrikant Tangade
Department of Mathematics, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):A. Suresh, T. Devi, N. Deepa, Ali Kashif Bashir,
Ali Kashif Bashir
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 16 February 2025
Summary
Air pollution poses a significant global health challenge, demanding access to precise and up-to-date air quality information for effective mitigation of its impact on human well-being. Traditional methods of monitoring air quality have limits in terms of efficiency and spatial coverage. However, monitoring systems for verifying the real-time air quality have emerged as a result of the integration of drone technology, Internet of Things, and Geographic Information System capabilities. These systems are especially useful in areas dealing with environmental challenges and health risks related to unsegregated waste because they provide accurate insights over large regions. In conclusion, GIS technology plays a critical role in the development and implementation of monitoring systems for real-time air quality checking, which are required to gain up-to-date, effective and accurate data that are critical for efficient environmental management and public health protection. Annual global air pollution poses a serious health risk to millions, underscoring the imperative for precise and current air quality information. The integration of IoT, drone, and GIS technologies enables dynamic real-time monitoring, unveiling fluctuations in gas concentrations. This emphasizes the vital significance of continual environmental surveillance, particularly in high-risk zones such as the Kodungaiyur dump yard.
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