Real-time Monitoring System for Odours around Livestock Farms

A sensor network-based livestock farm odour monitoring system is proposed for monitoring and analyzing livestock farm odour remotely. The system utilizes a wireless sensor network built from electronic nose nodes which can detect odour compounds and environment factors such as temperature and humidity. The architecture of the system and the functionality of each component is introduced. The proposed odour monitoring system can provide farmers and researchers with more precise odour management capabilities for more efficient operation of odour reduction systems such as ventilation fans. It can aid the development of an optimal overall odour management strategy by providing real-time, detailed data about the livestock farm environment and odour dispersion.