Airborne pollen cause seasonal allergies and the number
of people affected increases yearly due to global warming
and urbanization.
Classification of pollen species using autofluorescence image analysis
Millions of people in Japan suffer from seasonal pollen allergies,
commonly referred to as “hay fever” accompanied by several
symptoms like sneezing, itchiness, a runny nose, and watering eyes
during periods each spring when the pollen of Japanese cedar
(Cryptomeria japonica) and Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa)
are suspended in the air.
Evaluating air quality by combining stationary, smart mobile pollution monitoring and data-driven modelling
Air pollution impact assessment is a major objective for various community councils in large cities, which
have lately redirected their attention towards using more low-cost sensing units supported by citizen
involvement.