Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the goal of Campus Heartbeat?
The goal of this project is to support education, research, operations, and sustainability outreach.
What is a digital twin?
A digital twin is a personalized evolving model of a physical system.
How often does Campus Heartbeat update data?
Data is captured, processed, and updated every hour.
What causes unrealistic anomalies in the data?
You are most likely seeing issues with individual sensors. Sometimes they go offline and need to be reset, sometimes they lose connectivity.
Why aren't all buildings tracked?
Our team prioritized certain buildings to track. In time we will add more buildings to the platform.
What types of sensors were deployed?
PurpleAir sensors were installed at various locations around campus, inside and outside.
How can I support this project?
Please reach out to Luke Macy at the link below.