OUR MISSION
Building confidence in low-cost air quality sensors
Evaluating low-cost air quality sensors and training people on their use
Low-cost air quality sensors are a necessary part of the toolkit for improving air quality in Africa. At Afri-SET, we ensure that everyone interested in air quality (policy-makers, government employees, scientists, citizen scientists, and more!) has access to knowledge about best practices on generally using low-cost sensors and about how specific sensors they may wish to use perform in the African context.
Monitoring Air Quality
Across Africa
Low-cost sensors, both particulate matter and gas sensors, are sensitive to many factors including environmental conditions (e.g. temperature) and pollution sources. Most sensors are made, tested, and calibrated in the Global North and therefore can be inaccurate when used in Africa. Afri-SET uses internationally recognized best practices to provide real-world performance evaluations for low-cost sensors being used in Africa. See our standard operating procedures for sensor evaluation here. See the evaluations completed at Afri-SET.
Providing Training for
Air Quality Practitioners in Africa
Afri-SET provides comprehensive capacity building and training services, including in-person, virtual, and open-access options. Our goal is to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve air quality monitoring and protect public health and the environment.
What we do at Afri-SET
Installation of air quality sensors and reference monitors
Performance evaluation of air quality sensors
Data analysis, calibration and correction factors for sensors
Training and capacity building on air sensors, reference monitors and satellite usage tools
Provide testing and development facility for African-made sensors and sensor tools
Provide open access data, training materials and other value-added products
Publication of research articles and reports
Our facility is located at the Department of Physics, Univ. of Ghana
OUR PARTNERS
Collaborating to impact Air in Africa
