OdorMap enables users to report odor incidents, which are then geo-tagged and mapped in real-time. Using integrated weather data source mapping, our app verifies complaints by correlating them with industrial emissions and environmental factors.
Odor pollution, while often invisible, can impact the quality of life, health. And environmental sustainability. With urbanization and industrial growth, managing and resolving odour complaints is becoming increasingly critical. To address this issue, Scentroid, a world leader in air quality and odor monitoring solutions, has developed OdorMap, a mobile app that tracks, validates, and resolves odor complaints in real time.
OdorMap allows users to report odor incidents and integrates powerful features like geo-tagging and complaint verification through meteorological and industrial data analysis. This app fosters collaboration between the public, industries, and environmental regulators, empowering all stakeholders to monitor, validate, and resolve odor complaints with scientific accuracy and accountability.
OdorMap allows anonymous to easily report odour complaints through a simple and intuitive interface. Users can describe the odor, rate its intensity, and specify the time and location of the incident. Your complaints are handled with care and are submitted anonymously – we only collect your email address to inform you of updates to your complaint. This enables quick, real-time reporting, and encourages local businesses to actively participate in environmental monitoring.
Each report is geo-tagged, pinpointing the exact location of the incident. Your submitted data is displayed on an interactive map, allowing you to quickly access your reports and see any updates. This will also assist the Scentroid team with determining patterns and trends as they become identifiable, further providing insight into recurring issues or potentially new odor sources.
OdorMap integrates with local industrial operations and environment monitoring data. By correlating odour complaints with nearby industrial activities, such as emissions from factories, landfills, or sewage treatment plants, the app can help validate whether a reported odor is related to an operational issue. Scentroid uses this data to determine the legitimacy of complaints and links them to potential sources, aiding regulators and industries in addressing odour issues promptly.
Scentroid then performs complaint validation through meteorological and Emission Data. OdorMap incorporates real-time meteorological data, including wind direction, speed, and temperature. This allows the app to analyze whether an odour complaint is scientifically plausible based on environmental conditions. By comparing the reported odour’s location and time with weather patterns and emission data from nearby sources, OdorMap validates complaints and identifies probable sources with a high degree of accuracy.
OdorMap then uses Scentroid’s advanced SIMS3 modeling system to predict odour dispersion patterns. When an odor is reported, a plume will be generated in SIMS3 based on weather conditions and emission data from nearby sources. The plume model shows whether the odour is likely to spread, allowing Scentroid to validate and pinpoint the source of the complaint and assess the environmental impact. Additionally, information is collected from the user to convey to the facility, including a description and an intensity rating, providing a measure of impact.
OdorMap then provides anonymized complaint data to the appropriate industries and/or government bodies, allowing them to take swift action to mitigate the problem. Our Scentroid SIMS3 platform will then provide robust data analytics and reporting tools to these industries and environmental authorities. Regulators can track odor complaint trends and identify problematic sources using our provided tools. Data will be used to optimize industrial processes, further minimizing emissions and hopefully, reducing complaints over time!
Finally, OdorMap will provide its users with a notification if a complaint source has been discovered, and forward any updates directly from the facility. Complaint status will be regularly updated, as necessary.
OdorMap empowers communities to actively participate in environmental monitoring. The app’s user-friendly complaint submission system allows residents to report odour issues with ease, while the public map feature fosters transparency and accountability.
By providing real-time updates and alerts, OdorMap ensures that communities are informed and engaged in the resolution process, helping to build trust between residents, industries, and regulators.
Scentroid is a global leader in developing innovative technologies for air quality and odour monitoring. We provide state-of-the-art devices and software platforms used by municipalities, industries, and environmental agencies worldwide. Our expertise in sensor technology, environmental science, and data analytics has positioned us as pioneers in tackling environmental challenges through technology.
Scentroid’s product portfolio includes air quality monitors, portable and stationary odour monitoring systems, and advanced environmental management software like SIMS3 (Scentroid Intelligent Management System), which is designed for detailed analysis and management of odour and air quality data.
The latest innovation from Scentroid, leveraging our advanced expertise in environmental monitoring to deliver a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for odour complaint tracking and quick resolutions.
View a Few of the Many Features Within our SIMS3 Platform
All facilities are separately organized so that the users of each will only see data from their own units. Regulators will have an overall view of all facilities within their monitoring scope.
Odor complaints are automatically analyzed to determine the individual validity of each against a known odor source or event. They’re then visually marked as justified (red), not justified (green), and to be justified (yellow). For each complaint the user will receive a list of all contributing sources and events. Complaints with no known sources will be analyzed to determine validity and to identify possible locations of the unknown contributing source.
AI compares estimated odor levels from dispersion modelling to the actual measurements collected with odor monitoring equipment. AI adjusts and updates emission rates of all sources to compensate. Ground level readings are used by SIMS3 to conduct back trajectory to identify unknown sources. Continuous pollution data and field olfactometric data are used with meteorological data to triangulate the exact location of an odor source.
The built-in weather forecasting module allows the user to see any future weather events, determine complaint risk probability, view temperature, and more. Complaint risks are displayed underneath each individual forecast, whether daily or hourly, to assess the potential of receiving an odor complaint at that time, or for that date. Clicking on any date within the forecasted period will let the user generate a plume based on changing weather patterns, along with a complaint risk probability rating.
The SIMS3 Event Log contains event data, timeframe, justification, occurrences, intensity, and a brief description. At a glance, users can determine the most logged event types, determine the weekly frequency of logged events, and track the most active day, most active time, and total events registered. A series of filters allows users to quickly find a specific event, notification, event type, new or read status, event time, justification status, occurrences, intensity, and more.
We understand that you may not always have access to your computer to view in-app notifications on sensor alarms and alerts. Should you be monitoring a potential air quality hazard, an immediate notification may be necessary. Scentroid has you covered! Our SIMS3 platform is capable of notifying you via SMS or email should any sensors report an exceedance of a pre-determined value within our alarm settings page.
A powerful component of SIMS3 is the full control of time. Users can move a Timeline Navigation Slider to investigate how a Plume evolves over a set period. Plume data readings from ambient monitors, complaints, source emissions, and all other events will all be synced with the selected time. Users can even create an animation to get a visual on how the plumes and complaints evolve, as plumes will develop and change based on weather conditions, submitted user data, and algorithmic AI developments.
Users can also move the timeline into the future and see SIMS3’s predictions for plumes, complaints, and even sensor readings within the next 2 days.
Mobile odor support units will be actively using SIMS3 to route and monitor areas of concern. Collected data from vehicles is sent to SIMS3 for automatic digestion and analysis, and further, a means for our odor experts to determine baseline impact and pinpoint additional odor sources. In the image below, the heat map module is being used to investigate a route traveled by a Scentroid Urban Scanner (US20) unit.
View data in several formats including temporal view, statistical view, AQI Analysis view, and heat map.
As shown here in temporal view, the user can Isolate or compare collected sensor data for any user-defined timeframe in an easy to read chart. Any event or event type that occured within the specified timeframe is also tracked.
Isolate and determine individual sensor reading trends with our detailed statistical analysis view. Data is presented as percentages vs concentration for quick reference. A data trend guide displays whether your tracked chemical readings are displaying an increase or decrease.
Based on established AQI Thresholds (either automatically generated or user-defined), view recorded AQI for any period of time. This module will also allow you to view how many times AQI exceeded these thresholds, and for how long (percentage).
View each individual sensor’s heat map within a user-defined period. Concentration is presented in this format to assist the user with visually defining patterns and trends. Heat map data is presented as date vs. time.
Take your analytic capabilities even further by analyzing your recorded events, event types, and overall event activity. In this module, you will be able to determine your most triggered event type and the days with the highest recorded activity.
This module allows you to easily determine the justification analytics of all recorded odor events. View which days have had the highest justified or not justified events, view the correlation matrix with contributing events, and see which processes may have a connection to all recorded odor complaints.
The SIMS3 reporting module provides you with the tools you need to make informed decisions regarding your monitoring projects. At the click of a button, this document generates averages as well as thorough individual sensor reports. Users can schedule weekly, monthly, or annual reports emailed directly to them once generated!
SIMS3 Analytics allows users to view data in several formats including temporal view, statistical view, AQI Analysis view, and heat map.
The Settings module allows a user to change individual user permissions, access privileges, user varieties, notification settings and more all in one convenient window. Users can also create new user types, calibrate their devices, establish new alarms, modify existing alarm trigger rules, and more.
Our Alarm center allows you to quickly view your instrument’s alarms through a clean and organized interface. Here, you can access your device, look up a specific sensor, display all of your established alarms, or create new ones with just a few mouse clicks!
AQI Thresholds are either automatically generated or can be user-defined through our settings page. SIMS3 users can customize individual AQI thresholds for each sensor. Should you encounter an exceedance, alarms can be set and configured for individual units, groups, or entire device networks.
The maximum allowed users within SIMS3. This includes the Admin. Account
How long Scentroid will store the data collected within SIMS3. This includes any data sent from your equipment to our Scentroid SIMS3 cloud server.
Graphing of Multiple Sensors for each piece of equipment. For instance, one Scentroid device may have several sensors that require individual tracking.
Receive notifications and alarms when Scentroid device experiences errors – for instance, overheating, memory card issues, communication errors, and more.
Obtain the latest firmware upgrades live via the Scentroid SIMS3 Cloud.
Add a new facility to be independently tracked within the SIMS3 platform.
Build an entire network within SIMS3 designed for your AQSafe focusing on indoor air quality monitoring.
The maximum allowed users within SIMS3. This includes the Administrator’s account
How long Scentroid will store the data collected within SIMS3. This includes any data sent from your equipment to our Scentroid SIMS3 cloud server.
Graphing of Multiple Sensors for each piece of equipment. For instance, one Scentroid device may have several sensors that require individual tracking.
Receive notifications and alarms when Scentroid device experiences errors – for instance, overheating, memory card issues, communication errors, and more.
Obtain the latest firmware upgrades live via the Scentroid SIMS3 Cloud.
Add a new facility to be independently tracked within the SIMS3 platform.
Build an entire network within SIMS3 designed for your AQSafe focusing on indoor air quality monitoring.
Setup and configure alarms and alarm frequency should any chemical exceedance occur beyond an established threshold. Alarms are sent via SMS and email.
Compare and contrast sensors across several pieces of equipment and view data analytics for them individually or comparatively.
Automatically detects, classifies, and organizes registered events.
Allows the connection between two or more applications, via their APIs, which lets those systems exchange data.
SIMS3 features a built-in calibration suite to assist you with calibrating your sensors and equipment.
Enables access to the weather forecasting module. This module contains all relevant weather data for your facility, and allows you to view forecasted days and determine complaint risks on those days.
The maximum allowed users within SIMS3. This includes the Administrator’s account
How long Scentroid will store the data collected within SIMS3. This includes any data sent from your equipment to our Scentroid SIMS3 cloud server.
Graphing of Multiple Sensors for each piece of equipment. For instance, one Scentroid device may have several sensors that require individual tracking.
Receive notifications and alarms when Scentroid device experiences errors – for instance, overheating, memory card issues, communication errors, and more.
Obtain the latest firmware upgrades live via the Scentroid SIMS3 Cloud.
Add a new facility to be independently tracked within the SIMS3 platform.
Build an entire network within SIMS3 designed for your AQSafe focusing on indoor air quality monitoring.
Setup and configure alarms and alarm frequency should any chemical exceedance occur beyond an established threshold. Alarms are sent via SMS and email.
Compare and contrast sensors across several pieces of equipment and view data analytics for them individually or comparatively.
Automatically detects, classifies, and organizes registered events.
Allows the connection between two or more applications, via their APIs, which lets those systems exchange data.
SIMS3 features a built-in calibration suite to assist you with calibrating your sensors and equipment.
Enables access to the weather forecasting module. This module contains all relevant weather data for your facility, and allows you to view forecasted days and determine complaint risks on those days.
Stores, classifies, maps, and determines justification for all received odor complaints. Complaints will be visually classified as justified, not justified, and to be justified.
Enables the creation of chemical/odor plumes, and the visual tracking of them on the map. Plumes evolve/change every 10 minutes based on weather conditions and more.
A dedicated AI system determines the chance of receiving odor complaints near your facility.
Allows the creation of formula-based sensors
Triangulates the location of sources through readings presented from active Scentroid equipment.
Determines odor concentration based on readings presented by Scentroid devices
Allows users to flow through time and determine facility changes, plume evolution, complaint tracking and more using map view.
Tag, track, and manage all known sensitive receptors. Users can even view the potential complaint risk at sensitive receptor locations.
Exports all collected Sensor data to a universal excel spreadsheet
In the temporal view, the user can isolate or compare collected sensor data for any user-defined timeframe in an easy-to-read chart. Any event or event type that occurred within the specified timeframe is also tracked.
Isolate and determine individual sensor reading trends with our detailed statistical analysis view. Data is presented as percentages vs concentration for quick reference, along with a data trend guide.
Exports all collected Sensor data to a universal excel spreadsheet
In the temporal view, the user can isolate or compare collected sensor data for any user-defined timeframe in an easy-to-read chart. Any event or event type that occurred within the specified timeframe is also tracked.
Isolate and determine individual sensor reading trends with our detailed statistical analysis view. Data is presented as percentages vs concentration for quick reference, along with a data trend guide.
Automatically generates sensor reports based on user-defined intervals. Reports are sent directly to user’s email and are accessible within SIMS3.
View each individual sensor’s heat map within a user-defined period. Concentration is presented in this format to assist the user with visually defining patterns and trends.
Take your analytic capabilities even further by analyzing your recorded events, event types, and overall event activity.
This module will also allow you to view how many times AQI exceeded these thresholds, and for how long (percentage). Based on established AQI Thresholds (either automatically generated or user-defined).
Exports all collected Sensor data to a universal excel spreadsheet
In the temporal view, the user can isolate or compare collected sensor data for any user-defined timeframe in an easy-to-read chart. Any event or event type that occurred within the specified timeframe is also tracked.
Isolate and determine individual sensor reading trends with our detailed statistical analysis view. Data is presented as percentages vs concentration for quick reference, along with a data trend guide.
Automatically generates sensor reports based on user-defined intervals. Reports are sent directly to user’s email and are accessible within SIMS3.
View each individual sensor’s heat map within a user-defined period. Concentration is presented in this format to assist the user with visually defining patterns and trends.
Take your analytic capabilities even further by analyzing your recorded events, event types, and overall event activity.
This module will also allow you to view how many times AQI exceeded these thresholds, and for how long (percentage). Based on established AQI Thresholds (either automatically generated or user-defined).
Our Scentroid team is capable of providing a full Emission Inventory & Impact Assessment service including but not limited to stack testing, source testing, fugitive emission measurements, air dispersion modeling, and full impact assessments. Through advanced drone technology, we are the only company in the world that can provide direct flare testing. Our complete emission inventory report will be presented using US EPA standards.
