Planetwatch – Care about the air you breathe!

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Planetwatch is not just another blockchain. It is a byproduct of its parent company, CERN, which is one of the world’s major and most respected centers for scientific research. The aim behind creating PlanetWatch is to solve the public health challenges of air pollution affecting millions of lives. So, planet Watch plans to achieve this goal by going forward as a blockchain to gather air quality data through the community by rewarding them for the effort. Low-cost devices required for monitoring have been developed by them themselves. Those devices also support displaying real-time data on mobile apps. However, to have ledgers for historical data all sensors are set to deliver the data into the Planetwatch blockchain network. This process requires certain licenses, which we are going to discuss in detail later in this post.

Current Planetwatch status

Bringing this dream alive Planetwatch has spread more than 25,494 sensors by now (6^th December 2021). This started with the activation of one hundred sensors in Italy, in Milan and Taranto. This batch was funded by the Algorand Foundation. Planet watch also believes that data gathered through air monitoring sensors could help to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.

While saving the planet Planetwatcher also has become a way of passive income. planetwatcher crypto is a leading trend in crypto market.

• Become a Planetwatcher
• License
• Distribution of License
• Sensors
• Q&A Official Videos
• News, Updates & Q&A

How to Become a Planetwatcher

Becoming a planetwatches isn’t that complicated. If you have a license and a device, then you are eligible to join the network. Furthermore, at the moment, devices are only supported in selected countries. For this reason, the limitation on joining the network is a bit challenging task.

Moreover, when purchasing a license there are few things to check.

• Check the device that is available in your market that supports the license category.
• Most licenses are available for 1 to 3 years. The price also varies according to the duration (1 year, 2 years, and 3 years). As usual, the 1-year license cost is higher. Buying for 3 years is more economical. Still, the decision must be made based on your own research.

Planetwatcher License types

Here’s the basic information related to each planet watch license type

PlanetWatchers Sold License Details

Thanks to the planetwatchers reddit page for sharing the link. We can now see how many licenses have been sold, how many live sensors there are, and how much money has been earned. The shared Google sheet may be accessed directly from this link.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1evAZGNqCcUy8IN3ZAjPf1UrBFvcdiOVtHi8jhGq_V2A/edit#gid=0

Sensors for planetwatch

Right now, there are six types of official planetwatch sensors that supports the blockchain. Also, each sensor has its unique features. Let’s check out the sensor that fits for you.

Airqino Sensor -Supports T – 1 License

AirQino developed by The National Research Council (CNR) collaborated with TEA Group and Quanta Srl. It is also a well-known to be a high-precision environmental monitoring sensor.

Specs of AirQino

Available Sensors

Sensor	Type	Units	Range#1	Resolution#3
*PM10#5	Optical particle counter	µg/m3	0-1000 µg/m3	1.0	10%
PM2.5#5	Optical particle counter	µg/m3	0-1000 µg/m3	1.0	10%
NO2	MOS-type gas sensors	µg/m3	0-5000 µg/m3	5.0	15%
O3	Semiconductor	µg/m3	0-1000 µg/m3	1.0	15%
CO	MOS-type gas sensors	µg/m3	0-30 mg/m3	0.03	15%
Temperature -Air	Solid state	°C	-40 / + 80	0.3	5%
Humidity -Air	Solid state	%	0 – 100	1.0	5%

Also, the lifespan of the sensors as provided vary from 1 – 2 years depending on the sensor type. Refer manual for more details.

If you are interested in purchasing an AirQino planetwatch sensor, then you need to purchase the license first. However, there is a wait time for the device to be available. Wait time is not just for the Algorand blockchain; even Helium Mining hotspots have a huge wait time.

Arianna Sensor – Support Type 2

Unlike other sensors Arianna is self-powered. It comes with a built-in solar panel. It is a great sensor to have on a sunny balcony area or a garden.

Tech features of Arinna

• Parameters: PM2.5
• Dimensions including pot: 160x160x250 mm (Excluding pot: 160x160x80 mm)
• Weight: 1.3 Kg
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi. Bluetooth only required for setting up.
• Features: Waterproof, Solar panel included
• Temperature range of use: -10 °C / 75 °C

When there’s no sunlight Arianna will use the built-in battery to power up the unit for around 5-7 days. If it doesn’t expose to sunlight battery saving modes will jump in and cut down the sensing features.

NOTE- There are no new productions of this Arianna Sensor, but the existing ones will continue working on the blockchain.

Sensedge Mini – Type 3

It was identified as the simplest device to install, mostly due to its compact design. It connects through a wireless network. 

On the website, they mention in detail how the sensor should be installed. Because the sensor pulls air from both the top and bottom, the installation should not block the inlets. Also, to have better quality reading, it is recommended to avoid the breathing zone. Examples of recommendations. Install it around 6 feet above the ground level. Around 16 feet away from windows, air conditioners, heaters, etc. Furthermore, though it is not recommended to install the Sensedge Mini sideways or upside down, it may not affect the readings. However, during ceiling installations, there could be a chance of measuring the outdoor air or the air outside of the breathing zone.

In summary, the ideal level is around eye level, not too close to direct airflows or too close to workstations.

Technical Parameters

• Parameters: PM2.5, VOC, CO2
• Dimensions: 155x129x34 mm
• Weight: 370 gr
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi
• Features: RESET accredited
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
• Certified as a B Grade drive. (Data can be used to compare indoor air quality)

Sensedge Mini is priced for € 499,00

Atmotube Pro – Supports T4License

This is a portable device with a 1–2-day battery life. Easily attachable to backpacks, keychains, etc. This device is great for monitoring the air around you while earning something extra from the PlanetWatch crypto price. Also, connectivity via Android devices using Bluetooth is recommended. Currently, the device is listed as sold out on Amazon.

Technical details of Atmotube Pro

• Parameters: PM2.5 and VOC
• Dimensions: 86x50x22 mm
• Weight: 104 gr

Awair Element – T 4 License

Awair is the most popular sensor among the list of sensors. Everyone talks about it. There are many video reviews made as well. The reason for its popularity should be its innovative technology. Also, Awair supports checking humidity, temperature, volatile organic compounds (VOC), CO2, and PM2.5 fine dust levels. 

Unlike any other planetwatch sensor, this unique device comes with a motion identified glow indicator. Manual trigger for display. Also, if you are too lazy to check the Awair readings, the mobile app has you covered with all the details. 

The features of the Awair planetwatch sensor are not just another planet watch token price generator. The Glow C feature that comes with the sensor can respond to changes in environmental factors by actively integrating with other smart home devices. Affordable price tag makes the device more famous.

Awair tech Details

• Parameters: PM2.5, VOC, CO2
• Dimensions: 154x45x85 mm
• Weight: 698 gr
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
• Temperature range of use: -40 °C / 125 °C
• App compatibility: Runs with both iOS and Android

Also, this can be purchased from the Awair store for £299. Get extra 5% off with promo code “PlanetWatchIAQ5”

Planet Watch – Your Planet Needs You Q&A Videos

Checkout the Q & A videos on YouTube shared by official channel.

• Q & A December 2021

• November Q&A 2021

News, Updates and Q&A

7th April 2022

Planet Watch is working on a number of exciting Element device options for their customers. As announced in the AMA yesterday, they will receive 5.4 Planets per day from PlanetWatch for at least 30 days.

31st December 2021

Stream issue is Fixed

Are you worried that your stream stopped few hours back? Don’t warry was a common issue for many of us. Now the issue is fixed and the streaming has started again.

14th December 2021

Can I buy sensors from eBay or similar sites?

The answer is yes but there is a chance that you could end up purchasing a banned device. Even though the sellers say new and sealed pack, anyone who saves the original packaging can easily get the item repacked and sealed. Therefore, it is better to purchase new units from genuine sites. You may have to pay a high price and wait for couple of months still it’s worth than ending up with nothing.

12th December 2021

AirQino began rapidly flashing red lights. Streams stopped. Restarted the sensor, but this did not resolve the issue. Any solution?

Since Airqino sensor connects using a GSM SIM card this could be related to the LTE connectivity. Try unplugging for around 20 mins. If the problem exists, contact ISP provider to check for possible network issues.

8th December 2021

I created an account in the app, but I’m unable to access the website through web, either.io or.us. ?

There is a separate account for the explorer. It’s different from the planetwatch.io or.us account, but it must have the same email as the account you used to purchase the license. I assume it’s an explorer account since you signed up using the app. You’ll be able to use it to visit this website if that’s the case. https://explorer.planetwatch.io/

Example

If you signed up on explorer with [email protected] another account on .io or .us with [email protected]
Note- Only the email address must be identical. It is possible to use a different password.

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7th December 2021

How to convert algo to planets in the wallet?

This can be done by using the tinyman exchange