INNOVATIVE AIRSHIP DESIGN FOR REAL-TIME AIR QUALITY MONITORING USING IOT TECHNOLOGY

Sudhir Jain  Prathik; Athimoolam  Sundaramahalingam; Sudhagara  Rajan S; Jenoris Muthiya  Solomon; Chethan KN; Laxmikant G  Keni

doi:10.5937/jaes0-51157

Sudhir Jain Prathik Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Karnataka, India
Athimoolam Sundaramahalingam Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Karnataka, India
Sudhagara Rajan S Department of Aerospace Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, REVA University, Karnataka, India
Jenoris Muthiya Solomon Department of Automobile Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Karnataka, India
Chethan KN Department of Aeronautical & Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of
Laxmikant G Keni Department of Aeronautical & Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/jaes0-51157

Keywords: airships, helium, air quality, internet of things

Abstract

The effect of poor air quality on human health has been linked to both short-term and long-term exposure to air pollutants. One of the most important steps in reducing emissions is accurate identification of these pollutants. This can be achieved by using Internet of Things equipped remotely operated airships that can survey large areas and gather pollution data. The ability of an airship to function at low altitudes for extended periods is the main design requirement of airships. This study describes a methodology for conceptualizing and building a helium-filled blimp for remote measurement of atmospheric pollutants (Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, and Sulphur dioxide), temperature, and pressure. An onboard telemetry system measures the data while the airship is in flight and transmits them in real time to a ground-based station. The experiment showed that remotely operated airships are capable of gathering air data and their quality, enabling environmental scientists and regulatory agencies to better understand the behaviour of air pollutants and take steps to mitigate them.

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