Computer Software AirDAC for Complex Air Quality Data Acquisition

Purdue University researchers have developed an on-site computer system (OSCS) that offers flexibility, high capacity, user-friendliness, and high level quality assurance/quality control for agricultural air quality (AAQ) research in the field and laboratory. Currently, 29 OSCSs have been built in 13 states for AAQ studies, handling more than 3 billion data points.

This system adapted a set of data processing algorithms, as well as some novel features, including all-data display and dynamic runtime configuration (DDRC), digital output DDRC, real-time sampling system monitoring and protection, global channel, traceable configuration, and post-measurement data processing. This system also integrated two standalone instruments, an Innova multi-gas analyzer and an Environics multi-port gas dilution system, which are popular in AAQ research.

Advantages:

-User friendly

-Flexible and reliable

-Can process large amounts of data

-Integrates popular AAQ instruments

Potential Applications:

-Computer technology

-Data processing

-Air quality measurement

TRL: 7

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Keywords: On-site computer system, agricultural air quality, AAQ research, data processing algorithms, dynamic runtime configuration, DDRC, real-time sampling system, Innova multi-gas analyzer, Environics multi-port gas dilution system, air quality measurement, Agriculture, Air Quality, Algorithm, Big Data, Computer Technology, data acquisition, Data Processing, Measurements