Technical News Office – Faced with the growing problem of air pollution, Google recently rolled out a major update to its popular Google Maps. The company launched Air View+, an AI-powered tool that provides real-time air quality information on Google Maps. This feature aims to tackle air pollution in India and provide accurate data at the local level.
How does Air View+ work?
Google’s Air View+ tool collects data from multiple sources…
Government air quality monitoring system
Sensors have been installed in more than 150 cities
satellite image
Weather models and traffic data
The data received from all these sources is processed by Google’s AI technology. It is customized as per India’s National Air Quality Index (NAQI) standards. The tool analyzes major pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NO2, ozone, temperature and humidity.
Google’s new AI-powered feature
How to view air quality details on Google Maps?
1. First of all, open the Google Maps app on your device.
2. Enable the air quality layer on the map.
3. Check the AQI of your current location or any other area using the weather widget.
very useful for these people
This tool is particularly useful for children, the elderly and people sensitive to poor air quality. It warns them to wear masks, limit outdoor activities or take other precautions on days when pollution levels are high.
Air quality sensors installed
Google has partnered with companies like OraSure and Respirer Living Sciences to improve this tool. As part of these partnerships, air quality sensors were installed in areas where it was not possible to collect data previously.
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