AQ Eagle™ Air Quality & Meteorological Monitoring System

The All-in-One Solution for Hyper-Local Particulate & Weather Data

The AQ Eagle™ is a fully integrated environmental monitoring system designed by Met One Instruments to bridge the gap between high-cost reference stations and entry-level sensors. This turnkey solution combines the precision of the ES-405 Particulate Profiler with the reliability of the AIO 2 Sonic Weather Sensor, delivering simultaneous, real-time measurements of aerosol mass and local meteorology.

Engineered for "neighborhood-scale" monitoring, the AQ Eagle™ excels in applications requiring rapid deployment and remote data accessibility. With its integrated COMET Cloud Plus+ telemetry, users can view live data on a custom dashboard, track pollution plumes effectively, and verify compliance without visiting the site. It is the definitive choice for construction compliance, fugitive emission tracking, and community air quality projects.

Key Benefits

• Defensible "Near-Reference" Data: The core particulate engine (ES-405) holds MCERTS Indicative certification, providing a higher tier of data confidence than standard low-cost sensors.

• Active Sheath Air Protection: Unlike basic optical counters that degrade quickly in dirty air, the AQ Eagle™ utilizes a clean air curtain (sheath air) that surrounds the sample stream. This protects the internal optics from dust deposition, significantly extending maintenance intervals and preserving accuracy.

• Integrated Meteorology: By correlating PM data with real-time wind speed and direction (measured via robust 2D sonic technology), operators can instantly identify the source of pollution (e.g., "Is the dust coming from my site or the neighbor?").

• Moisture Elimination: An intelligent heated inlet automatically activates to reduce humidity interference, preventing water vapor from being miscounted as particle mass—a common failure point in inferior systems.

• Cloud-Native Connectivity: The system arrives with a pre-configured cellular modem (CCS COMET Cloud Plus+), automatically pushing data to a secure web interface. No complex IT setup is required.

Technical Overview

The AQ Eagle™ is a modular system comprised of three high-performance components working in unison:

1. Particulate Profiling (ES-405)

The heart of the system is a Right-Angle Laser Light Scatter sensor using a 785 nm laser diode. It employs active volumetric flow control to maintain a steady 1.0 LPM sample rate.

• Measurement capabilities: Simultaneous output of PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10, and TSP (Total Suspended Particulates).

• Sheath Air: 1.0 LPM of filtered air shields the detector, ensuring long-term stability.

2. Sonic Meteorology (AIO 2)

Replaces fragile cup-and-vane anemometers with a solid-state 2D Sonic Weather Sensor.

• Measurements: Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Ambient Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Barometric Pressure.

• Reliability: No moving parts to freeze or break, with a built-in compass for automatic north alignment.

3. Telemetry & Power

• Communications: 4G LTE/GSM modem with internal GPS for automatic location tagging.

• Power: Universal 100-240 VAC or 12 VDC input, suitable for solar power integration in remote locations.

Typical Use Cases

• Construction & Demolition: Real-time fenceline monitoring to ensure dust suppression measures are working and to refute false noise/dust complaints.

• Fugitive Emissions: Tracking dust plumes from mining operations, aggregate piles, or industrial processing facilities.

• Community Air Monitoring: providing public-facing data for smart cities or environmental justice projects.

• Emergency Response: Rapid deployment during wildfires or industrial accidents to monitor smoke and plume dispersion.

Why Choose This Analyzer?

The AQ Eagle™ solves the "Data Trust" problem inherent in low-cost networks. While cheap sensors drift and fail in weeks, the AQ Eagle™ uses reference-grade engineering principles—specifically the sheath air system and heated inlet—to deliver data you can legally and scientifically defend. It allows site managers to move from "guessing" to "knowing," distinguishing between on-site emissions and background pollution with the precision of a sonic anemometer.

Specifications

• Measured Components:

  Particulate Matter: PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10, TSP (Indicative).

  Meteorology: Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure.

• Applications:

  Construction fenceline monitoring, remediation sites, urban air quality networks, mining operations, environmental impact assessments.

• Certifications:

  MCERTS Indicative (ES-405 Profiler component); Manufactured in ISO 9001 facility; Calibration traceable to NIST standards.

• Measurement Principle:

  Particulate: Right-Angle Laser Light Scattering (Nephelometry) with Sheath Air protection.

  Wind: 2D Ultrasonic (Sonic) Time-of-Flight.