Estudio de viabilidad del uso de Tecnologías IoT para monitorear la calidad del aire en el parque central de Sosote

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Abstract

Air pollution in urban public spaces represents a growing concern due to its direct impact on environmental quality and public health. Urban parks, although designed to improve air conditions and social well-being, are often exposed to nearby pollution sources such as vehicular traffic and surrounding commercial activities. Internet of Things technologies provide an efficient and low-cost alternative for continuous air quality monitoring through distributed sensing systems. This article presents a conceptual IoT-based framework for air quality monitoring in urban parks, focusing on the identification of potential pollution sources, key air quality parameters, and commercially available sensors and devices suitable for environmental monitoring. A comparative analysis of IoT communication protocols is conducted to evaluate their performance in terms of coverage, energy consumption, and implementation cost in open environments. Additionally, widely used IoT platforms and data processing architectures for real-time visualization are reviewed. The proposed framework integrates sensors, microcontrollers, wireless communication technologies, and cloud-based platforms into a scalable and adaptable monitoring system. The technical and economic feasibility of the conceptual prototype is discussed based on criteria such as cost, scalability, and operational requirements. The results provide a structured reference for the design of IoT-based air quality monitoring systems in urban parks and similar outdoor environments, contributing to the development of smart and sustainable cities.

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Keywords

Air Quality Monitoring, IoT, Sensors, Parks, Urban Areas