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Elsevier, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2(129), p. 750-757

DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2007.09.060

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On field calibration of an electronic nose for benzene estimation in an urban pollution monitoring scenario

Journal article published in 2008 by S. De Vito ORCID, E. Massera, M. Piga, L. Martinotto, G. Di Francia
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Abstract

Low-cost gas multi-sensor devices could be efficiently used for densifying the sparse urban pollution monitoring mesh if equipped with a reliable calibration able to counter specificity and stability issues of solid-state sensors they rely on. In this work, we present a neural calibration for the prediction of benzene concentrations using a gas multi-sensor device (solid-state) designed to monitor urban environment pollution. The feasibility of a sensor fusion algorithm as a calibrating tool for the multi-sensor device is discussed. A Conventional air pollution monitoring station is used to provide reference data. Results are assessed by means of prediction error characterization throughout a 13 months long interval and discussed. Relationship between training length and performances are also investigated. A neural calibration obtained using a small number of measurement days revealed to be capable to limit the absolute prediction error for more than 6th month, after which seasonal influences on prediction capabilities at low-concentrations suggested the need for a further calibration.