PurpleAir in Research: Exploring Air Quality Across the Globe
Did you know that thousands of research studies around the globe have used PurpleAir to explore air quality? From volcanic eruptions to firework celebrations, these sensors help scientists uncover the secrets of the air we breathe. Let’s dive into some of the coolest ways researchers are using PurpleAir to make a difference.
Volcanos and Air Quality
When a volcano erupts, it doesn’t just create jaw-dropping lava flows—it also sends ash, gas, and dust into the air. PurpleAir sensors have played a major role in tracking these effects. Scientists have used them to study eruptions from Kīlauea and even detected powerful atmospheric waves caused by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption in 2022.
(Aerial view of the Kīlauea volcano)
Tracking Firework Pollution
Fireworks light up the sky, but did you know they also impact air quality? Researchers used PurpleAir data to measure pollution levels during a 4th of July celebration in California. Their findings help us understand how these dazzling displays affect the air around us.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Air: What's in the Air You Breathe?
Ever wondered how indoor air compares to the air outside? Scientists have used PurpleAir sensors in places like California, Washington, Oregon, and Montana to study air quality differences between homes and the great outdoors. Their work is uncovering patterns that can help improve the air we breathe—wherever we are.
PurpleAir Across the Globe
People everywhere rely on PurpleAir to keep an eye on air quality in their communities. From busy cities to remote villages, these sensors are making a global impact. Here are just a few of the places where researchers have used PurpleAir to monitor air quality.
Want to see the science in action? Click here to check out specific research papers!