Wildfire smoke monitoring for emergency response teams

Wildfire smoke monitoring connects emergency-response locations with fine-particle measurements and wind records. Clarity Movement supplies a kit containing four Node-S sensors and one Wind Module. The package includes wildfire-specific pre-calibration, public data-sharing connections and one year of service and support.

Node-S, the solar-powered base measurement device, measures fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, including particles associated with wildfire smoke. Cellular connections carry the readings to the cloud. The Wind Module measures speed and direction for review of smoke dispersion. The proprietary Wildfire Model provides the kit's pre-calibration for these conditions. Device placement and solar-panel exposure support the chosen field installation, while the dashboard brings sensor records and equipment status together.

Response teams receive measurement histories, mapped conditions and selected threshold notices. OpenMap, the public sharing application, and other supported sharing tools publish chosen air quality records. The service includes continuing support and calibration-model updates during its stated first year. Teams use the particle and wind records to assess conditions across the monitored sites and prepare their own public communications and operating response.