In 2015, Citizen Sense developed a data analysis toolkit called Airsift. This DIY data analysis tool makes it possible to analyze and download citizen-generated air-quality data. This dataset provides particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) data collected with Speck sensors in northeastern Pennsylvania, an area that is heavily populated with unconventional natural-gas infrastructure. You can use this Airsift toolkit to explore PM2.5 data collected between 2014 to 2015, create plots and identify air pollution problems in northeastern Pennsylvania.

The Citizen Sense Airsift PM2.5 Data Analysis Toolkit searches over 5 million citizen-gathered PM2.5 data points, and at times can take up to 5 minutes to plot a graph. You can track the progress of the query at the top of the interface. Read the toolkit’s instructions here

Because the Citizen Sense Airsift PM2.5 Data Analysis Toolkit is a prototype, from time to time the page may crash or stall. The quickest way to restart the toolkit is to refresh the page. Please avoid repeatedly clicking the enter button, as this will cause the page to crash.

You may occasionally experience a problem with your query if you attempt to switch between different plots. In this case, it is best to refresh the page, particularly after plotting a polar plot.

Because the Citizen Sense Airsift PM2.5 Data Analysis Toolkit is a prototype, from time to time the page may crash or stall. The quickest way to restart the toolkit is to refresh the page. Please avoid repeatedly clicking the enter button, as this will cause the page to crash.

You may occasionally experience a problem with your query if you attempt to switch between different plots. In this case, it is best to refresh the page, particularly after plotting a polar plot.

We are currently working to fix these errors. If you notice any particular glitches, please get in touch.

The Airsift PM2.5 Data Analysis Toolkit has been developed by Citizen Sense with citizen-generated air quality data collected in Pennsylvania as part of the “Pollution Sensing” project area. The Airsift toolkit is based on and adapted from the openair open-source software developed through King’s Environmental Research Group. By using the Airsift toolkit you acknowledge, accept and agree to the Terms of Use.