YK Pao School Secondary Division students have recently launched the Smart Campus Environment Project, dedicated to creating a better living and learning space for the Secondary Division community.
Helmed by a team of Pao School students and led by Year 10 students Peter Huang and Selina Gong, along with the support of several Pao School teachers, the Smart Campus Environment Project delivers real-time environmental data for the Pao School community. The first phase of the project has already been completed and provides updated measurements every five minutes, including air quality levels, PM2.5, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, CO2, O2, smoke, and VOC levels. All measurements are taken from an outdoor weather station located in the Secondary Division’s Songjiang campus.
‘Over the past few years, the environment has become a major topic of concern. With the support of modern day technology, we are committed to create a healthier and safer environment for the Pao School community. Currently, we are providing up-to-date environmental information that will assist our classmates in conducting their own research and projects,’ said Peter on the origin and inspiration behind the project.
Pao School ICT Teacher Daniel Mac Leon expressed optimism regarding the response to the project thus far: ‘The Pao School community is impressed by the success of the weather station and refer to it as part of their daily routine to help prepare for their day.’
The Smart Campus Environment Project will soon be installing indoor sensors in order to provide indoor environmental data and recommendations on the best learning and resting sites on campus, as well as suggestions on weather-appropriate clothing, health tips and more. The team also has plans to expand the project by offering the service to other schools and institutions.
The latest readings from the monitors are accessible via WeChat as well as the project’s dedicated live data website at http://myenvironment.live. The system can also be downloaded as a screen saver. An iOS app is currently in development and will be available for download in the summer of 2016. Those interested in the project’s research database may contact the Smart Campus Environment Project team at: research@myenvironment.live
