AirCompass: An Air Quality Monitoring and Alerting Application

Abstract: Air pollution, which was a global problem to begin with, is an even bigger cause affecting public well-being and health now. We present AirCompass, a clean air alert and monitoring application, to cater to the need for proactive protection and realtime monitoring. AirCompass obtains the current Air Quality Index (AQI) values from two sound sources, IQAir and WAQI APIs. AirCompass uses the IQAir and WAQI APIs, two reliable sources, to retrieve current Air Quality Index (AQI) data. Moreover, it alerts users in real-time when they are nearing areas with visibly high pollution levels. The app instructs users to take precautionary measures immediately to reduce health hazards along with alerting them to the air quality in the area. A discussion forum for the community, informative blog entries, a section on preventive health practices, and a feature to lead users through areas with improved AQI levels are some of the other features provided by AirCompass. With the integration of precise data gathering, perceptive alerting capabilities, and user interaction features, AirCompass enables individuals to make more secure and healthier choices where there is contamination. The paper explains the architecture, most notable features, implementation issues, and expected impact of the application on raising public awareness of environmental health concerns