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# Portable Pollution Measurement Tools
The AirBeam Air Quality Monitor Collects Crowdsourced Data

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-04 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-quality-monitor
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/11/airbeam-air-solution-crowdsourcing-data.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/741031201/airbeam-share-and-improve-your-air)

This air quality monitor is handheld and crowdsources air pollution data. Currently seeking finances on crowdfunding platform [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briiv-pro-2), AirBeam by HabitatMap is portable, for personal use and is palm-sized. As part of the AirCasting system, the Bluetooth-connected tool also has an accompanying app and website intended to raise awareness about air pollution.

The awareness-raising aspect is important because urban outdoor pollution causes approximately 1.3 million deaths every year around the world, according to the [World Health Organization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense1) (WHO). Crowdsourced air quality data is part of the solution, which is where this air quality monitor comes in. By contributing to an expanding open-sourced database, AirBeam not only measures air quality, but also allows you to share that information through its platform.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Portable Air Quality Monitoring:** Developing handheld devices for measuring air pollution enables individuals to track and monitor air quality on the go.
- **Crowdsourced Environmental Data:** Utilizing crowdsourcing platforms and tools like AirBeam can help collect and analyze environmental data more comprehensively.
- **Technological Solutions for Pollution Awareness:** Integrating mobile apps, websites, and Bluetooth connectivity into pollution monitoring devices helps raise public awareness about air pollution.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Environmental Monitoring Tools:** The development of portable air quality monitors like AirBeam creates opportunities for companies in the environmental monitoring industry to offer innovative solutions.
- **Crowdsourcing Platforms:** Crowdsourcing platforms, such as HabitatMap, can enhance their offerings by partnering with air quality monitoring devices like AirBeam to gather valuable environmental data.
- **Mobile App Development:** The integration of mobile apps in conjunction with air quality monitoring tools presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for mobile app developers to contribute to pollution awareness and data analysis.

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