This thesis presents a literature review and the development of a measurement system for indoor environmental parameters for the purpose of investigating the relationship between sensation and environmental parameters. Based on the literature and the research carried out, the most influential variables that affect people in an indoor environment are temperature, humidity, air pressure, illuminance, noise, VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), PM (Particulate Matter) and gases, especially CO2, CO, NOx, SO2 and O3. Due to the nature of the parameters, it is not sufficient to have a single device for the measurement system, but rather a number of devices distributed around the room. As the sensing of the indoor environment is strongly influenced by the outdoor air, an outdoor unit is also important.
For the above mentioned quantities, a review of the market for field deployable sensors has been carried out. The choice is based on both technical and accessibility aspects.
The system must also be properly evaluated and calibrated before use. It is particularly important to harmonise the units of the system so that the measured values are uniform with each unit, as this is the only way to ensure that the system provides relevant information about the environment. A review of the standards relating to the measurement of these observables and to the calibration of the meters is made and, in accordance with that and the requirements of the system, a concept is given for calibration or evaluation of the results.
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