Owczarek, Tomasz; Rogulski, Mariusz; Czechowski, Piotr O.
(Scientific Journals Maritime University of Szczecin, Zeszyty Naukowe Akademia Morska w Szczecinie,
)
This study presents an assessment of the equivalence of measurements of particulate matter PM10 concentrations
using a low-cost electronic device as compared to the reference method. Data for the study were collected
in accordance with the guidelines for research equivalence of the two devices operating in parallel. On this
basis, a model correcting raw measurement results was developed. The best results were obtained for the
model having the form of a second degree polynomial and taking into account air temperature. Corrected measurement
results were used in the equivalence testing procedure. As a result, confirmation of equivalence was
obtained for the vast majority of data sets generated from original measurements. This confirms the usefulness
of the device as a tool for monitoring air quality.