Table 5.
Suggested precision and accuracy targets for low-cost sensors to benefit a wide range of application scenarios (Schauer, 2018).
| Application | Precision | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison to Standards | ± 10% | ± 10% |
| Scaling Filter Based Measurements | ± 50% | ± 50% |
| Spatial Gradients | ± 10% | ± 25% |
| Microenvironmental Monitoring | ± 25% | ± 25% |
| Meteorological Drives | ± 10% | ± 25% |
| Source Tracking | ± 50% | ± 50% |
| Intervention and Control Measures | ± 25% | ± 25% |