A 24/7 Ambient Air Monitoring System Deployed in Syktyvkar
A continuous ambient air quality monitoring system has been launched on a pilot basis in Syktyvkar. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Komi Republic in cooperation with MTS PJSC and technology partner R-NOX LLC.
The first monitoring complex was installed in the Verkhny Chov neighborhood of Syktyvkar, an area from which residents had previously submitted regular complaints. The AirNod monitoring station automatically measures pollutant concentrations (PM2.5, PM10, CO, NO₂, SO₂, O₃, H₂S), as well as meteorological parameters (temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction), with data transmitted to MTS analytical software.
The collected data are processed using intelligent data analysis algorithms, generating an assessment of the current situation, a short-term forecast for up to 48 hours, and a model of potential emission sources. This enables the system not only to detect deviations, but also to use monitoring data for preventive response and management decision-making.
The project is based on equipment developed by R-NOX, a leading Russian manufacturer in the compact monitoring solutions segment. Roman Polshvedkin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Komi Republic, noted that the system provides prompt and technologically independent monitoring of ambient air conditions.
The initiative supports the objectives of the national project “Environmental Well-Being” and provides for the establishment of a regular air monitoring system. The data obtained may be used by government authorities in decision-making and as part of state environmental oversight.
