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The importance of environmental sensors in epidemic prevention and management

The pandemic has highlighted the critical need to ensure the healthiness of indoor environments, from schools and offices to factories and apartment buildings. Initially, the focus was on tools such as thermal cameras, but technological evolution has brought environmental sensors to the forefront of objectively verifying space safety conditions. Today, these devices are an essential part of a scientific approach to safety management, enabling constant and precise monitoring of environmental parameters.

What environmental sensors measure and why they are strategic

Modern environmental sensors monitor in real time values such as:

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
• Particulate matter (PM)
• Temperature, humidity, and light (THL)

CO2 concentration, for example, is directly proportional to the number of people in a space and can be used to intelligently manage air exchange, automatically activating ventilation systems only when needed. This not only improves air quality but also optimizes energy consumption, avoiding waste linked to always-open windows or continuously running heating systems.

VOCs, on the other hand, are typical emissions of indoor pollution (paints, detergents, vapors) and their presence can be monitored to optimize the use of sanitizers, reducing consumption and ensuring a safer and healthier environment.

Smart sanitization: which parameter to use?

During the pandemic, many companies adopted sanitization technologies without integrated tools to verify their effectiveness. Since it is not possible to directly detect the presence of viruses, the most effective solution has been to link the operation of sanitizers to the behavior of certain airborne particles, such as VOCs, whose trends are considered similar to those of viruses. However, the choice of the activation parameter must be evaluated based on the specific needs and type of environment to be protected.

An integrated ecosystem for safety and comfort

Kerberos offers an intelligent system that integrates:

• Environmental sensors
• Monitoring and management software
• Sanitization devices selected according to the specific needs of the spaces

This solution can be extended with thermal cameras for temperature detection and mask usage control, turning the system into a comprehensive tool for personnel and access management. A concrete example is its application in schools: one sensor per classroom, a sanitizer, and a thermal camera at the entrance allow for monitoring gatherings, air quality, and student health status, ensuring safety without sacrificing freedom and the right to education.

Why choose Kerberos

Since 2004, Kerberos has been developing integrated wireless IoT solutions for energy efficiency and smart health, offering reliable, customizable, and easily integrable systems for any context. Kerberos technologies provide a concrete response to the needs for safety, sustainability, and well-being in workplaces, schools, and community settings.

Would you like to learn more or receive a free consultation? Contact the Kerberos team to discover all the solutions dedicated to smart health and intelligent space management.