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Introducing the Airwareness Support App a free, browser-based tool that simulates indoor air quality scenarios. Customize room size, ventilation, occupancy, & pathogens. Visualize airborne infection risks and make smarter decisions for healthier indoor spaces.

Air Support Project

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Air Support Project1 year ago

Powered by the Wells-Riley model, our 3D simulations show how pathogens spread and how interventions (like better ventilation) help reduce risks. Ideal for classrooms, offices, and more.

Air Support Project1 year ago

Open-source and evolving, the Airwareness Support App empowers everyone to refine indoor safety. Adjust parameters, test strategies, and share feedback to help us improve. Join the journey toward healthier, safer indoor environments together. Try it here:

Jeff Cavanagh1 year ago

Very cool. 😎

Air Support Project1 year ago

Let’s make it better. Your feedback is welcomed.

NimbusCloudNugget🤕🍉1 year ago

This is amazing

Air Support Project1 year ago

Thank you!😊

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@MNisselle

Global Nomad1 year ago

This looks so good!

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@Engineer_Wong @akm5376

CO2Trackers1 year ago

Note to self: add link

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