Met One Instruments, Inc. Promotes Air Quality for Education
Invest in the Health & Future of Students & Staff
Many studies have found that higher concentrations of particles in outdoor air are associated with increased respiratory health effects and premature death. EPA studies have shown that indoor air pollutants may be 2 to 100 times higher than outdoor levels, leading to serious long-term health risks, especially in children. Air pollutants rank among the top five most harmful pollutants affecting population wellness, causing ailments like asthma, respiratory illnesses, allergies, headaches, and eye irritation. These adverse health effects can seriously impact a child’s ability to learn and even lead to absenteeism. Teachers and staff are similarly affected. To quote the EPA, “Proper maintenance of indoor air is more than a quality issue; it encompasses safety and stewardship of your investment in students, staff, and facilities.”
Particles in the air within schools are partly from outdoor air and partly from indoor sources. Concentrations of air particulate within schools are often well above health-based guidelines for concentrations in outdoor air. These frequently high indoor concentrations suggest a high potential for adverse health effects. Several studies have also found statistically significant increases in respiratory health effects among staff or students in classrooms with higher particle concentrations. Together, these findings indicate that increased attention should be placed on reducing particle concentrations in schools. Increased outdoor air ventilation rates can help reduce particle concentrations in many schools because indoor concentrations usually exceed those outside; however, increased ventilation is a poor solution where the outdoor air is highly polluted. Improvements in particle filtration systems, or the addition of filtration systems when they are absent, can be practical options. Met One’s Aerocet 831 is an ideal device for air quality measurement in schools.
Outdoor air quality should also be monitored, particularly on the playground during recess, during athletic and extracurricular events, and in the parking lot during student drop-offs and pick-ups. In addition to roadside monitoring, major natural events such as wildfires can largely influence choices made by school administrators regarding student health. The ES-642, ES-412, or NPM2 are candidate products for outdoor monitoring.
Met One Instruments, Inc. manufactures various indoor and outdoor air quality monitors and profilers to help school districts measure particulate load and air quality in an enclosed or outdoor space. Equipped with this knowledge, schools can make informed decisions on how and when to remediate unhealthy or hazardous air spaces to provide a clean breathing environment for students and staff. Invest in the health of your school, students, and staff by actively monitoring air quality.
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Benefits to Monitoring & Improving Air Quality in Schools:
- Optimized Health of all Occupants, Students & Staff Alike
- Higher Test Scores Amongst Students
- Increased Average Daily Attendance
- Greater Teacher & Staff Satisfaction & Retention
- Increased Government Funding through Overall Improved Metrics
- Reduced Liability Exposure
- Improved Long-Term Relations Amongst Administrators, Staff, Students, Parents, and Public Agencies
💡 Want to Learn More?
🔗 Read our article, IAQ 101: INDOOR AIR QUALITY to learn everything you need to know about indoor air quality.
🔗 Read our article, BACK TO SCHOOL: How Does Air Quality Affect our Children’s Health & Ability to Learn at School?
🔗 Read our article about Global Wildfire, Air Quality, & Public Health Information 2021
🔗 Please also visit the EPA’s website for more resources on School Indoor Air Quality: https://www.epa.gov/iaq-schools
Schools Products:
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Aerocet 380 Portable Dust Monitor
The Met One Instruments, Inc Aerocet 380 is a nephelometer that offers real-time airborne TSP (total suspended particulate) concentration levels using the principle of forward-laser light scatter. This instrument is ideal for sampling in any indoor workplace or public place...
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NEW ES-412 Portable Simultaneous Particulate Profiler
Introducing the newest addition to Met One Instruments, Inc. line of Localized Particulate Monitors, the ES-412 Portable Simultaneous Particulate Profiler. As a Near-FEM (Federal Equivalent Method) product, the ES-412 provides the quality and day-to-day stability consistent with EPA quality objectives....
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Aerocet 532 Handheld Particle Monitor
Meet the newest addition to the Met One Instruments, Inc. lineup of handheld particle monitors: the Aerocet 532. This particle monitor has been optimized in functionality and ease of use with a 2.8″ TFT full-color LCD display, making accurate measurement...
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GT-324 Handheld Particle Counter
Met One Instruments, Inc.’s Model GT-324 particle counter is a full-featured handheld particle counter that provides the functionality of a bench unit in a portable package. A fully integrated RH/Temp sensor immediately provides data to your displayed and logged data....
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Aerocet 831 Handheld Aerosol Mass Monitor
The Aerocet 831 is a completely portable, full–featured, battery operated, handheld mass monitor. This device simultaneously provides five critical mass ranges (PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10 & TSP) in one minute from start up. Survey the environment with the easy to...
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Handheld Particle Counter Model 804
Met One Instruments’ 804 handheld particle counter is a 4-channel portable particle counter that counts particles 0.3 microns to 10.0 microns – giving you portability and reliability at very competitive pricing. Though compact, this unit is completely self-contained with its...
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The Dock, Handheld Particle Counter Docking Station
The Dock, Met One Instruments, Inc.’s ALL-NEW docking station is a power and communication accessory for select handheld devices. Compatible with the new generation of MOI handheld particle counters, including the Aerocet 532 and DR-528, The Dock will charge the...
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NPM 3 Network Particulate Monitor
The Met One Instruments, Inc. NPM 3 is a forward light scatter laser nephelometer particulate monitor which automatically measures real-time airborne TSP, PM10, or PM2.5 particulate concentration levels. The NPM 3 features improved reliability and lower maintenance. Each unit uses...
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Weather Sensor AIO 2 Sonic
The AIO 2 Sonic Weather Sensor is a complete, high performance weather sensor using Met One Instruments’ proven 2D sonic technology. This technology provides reference grade accuracy without moving parts and includes a built-in compass used for automatic magnetic north...
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MSO Weather Sensor
The MSO is an integrated 5-parameter Weather Station. Wind Speed and Wind Direction are measured using conventional cup and vane techniques. All other measurements are housed in a multi-plate naturally aspirated radiation shield to reduce solar radiation heating errors. The...
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CCS COMET Cloud+ Service
Met One Instruments’ COMET Cloud Plus+ (CCS) is a cellular modem and cloud data service package which is directly compatible with a variety of air quality and meteorological sensors. The CCS modem is available for 4G LTE Domestic and GSM/...
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Precipitation Gauges 360
360 series precipitation gauges are high quality, reliable instruments that measure rain and/or snow. The tipping bucket allows for accurate, repeatable measurements and low maintenance. When a precise amount of precipitation is collected in one side of the bucket, gravity...
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Comet Software
Comet software is a utility for extracting information (data, alarms, settings, etc.) from Met One Instruments’ products. The software is designed for the user to easily access information within a product without having to know underlying communications protocol for that...
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Particle View Software
Particle View software includes all of the functions required for the downloading, viewing of data, and production of both tabular and graphic reports. It is designed for use with the Met One Instruments, Inc. line of hand held and bench top...
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Swift 6.0 Air Flow Meter
The Swift 6.0 is a multi-function Air Flow Meter specifically designed for accurate low rate measurements. The device’s easy-to-read display shows flow rate, flow temperature, and ambient pressure. Flow measurements are traceable to our NIST standard and certification is provided...