Result description
The SCORE Catalogue of Low-Cost Sensors Viable for Citizen Science Activities is an online platform that collects information about a variety of low-cost sensors designed to measure crucial environmental factors relevant to numerous coastal cities worldwide. Users can access the catalogue’s webpage to select their own sensors and access resources/manuals specific to each sensor. The web platform is easy-to use and allows for users to determine the sensors that would be best fit for purpose for their specific needs. The platform displays sensing technologies that have been chosen for their affordability (roughly €100-€2,600) and simplicity in assembly and deployment, making them accessible for public involvement. The sensors can complement data from institutional sensors by engaging local stakeholders in monitoring efforts. The catalogue is designed around a number of environmental parametes to be monitored, such as water levels, surface waves topography, rainfall, erosion, water quality, air temperature, soil moisture, atmospheric pressure, and wind speed.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- We are sharing our knowledge
The catalogue is designed for use by practitioners of citizen science programmes focussing on monitoring climate changes, specifically those working within academia. The catalogue can facilitate a wide range of applications, such as academic research within citizen science, smart cities, low-cost sensing technology, and environmental science. Ultimately, using the catalogue to purchase sensors has the potential to increase data availability, and subsequently improve decision-making, and advance understanding of environmental issues in both urban and rural settings.
- Others/ No specific audience
- Research and Technology Organisations
- Academia/ Universities
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Ready for use – active on SCORE website / UCD Spatial Dynamics Lab: https://score-sensor-catalogue.spatialdynamicslab.xyz/ . This page will continuously be updated by the UCD team.
