Monitor types
Low-Cost Sensor (LCS)
Reference Monitor
Inactive
Spanning 54 nations across Africa, this platform provides a unified view of the continent’s air quality monitoring landscape. It integrates low-cost sensors deployed in urban communities with high-precision reference stations at strategic research locations, offering both scale and technical depth. Users can explore the geographic distribution of monitoring stations by country, identify active coverage, and understand the types of instrumentation in use. Designed to support evidence-based planning, collaboration, and environmental stewardship, the platform presents a structured and comprehensive overview of Africa’s air quality monitoring infrastructure.
Monitor types