Pollution Report Application

By February 3, 2017 R&D Tax Credits

There is so much one can do to control pollution, but one thing we can prevent is the risk of having pollution-related health issues. Nowadays, besides taking into account the local weather forecast, we should also be mindful about the air pollution reports. We should instill the practice of checking the air pollution reports before going for our run, hike or bike ride.

To facilitate this situation, Plume Labs came up with a free app, iPhone and Android compatible, which informs one when it is safe to exercise outside.  Plume Labs relies on thousands of pollution monitoring stations spread throughout different countries. The company reads the levels of nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and particulate matter and produces straightforward statistics that are extremely simple to read and understand.

The app works in approximately 150 cities, thus there are high chances that you can start streaming your city’s air pollution reports right now. The app not only provides live air pollution reports, but it also reports how the air pollution will evolve in that specific location in the next 24 hours. Plume Labs’ app constantly compares its air pollution predictions with the actual results to continuously improve its algorithm.

As mentioned above, the application is incredibly straightforward. Once it is downloaded, you need to set up your favorite city and the app directs you to the main forecasting page. This page has an up-to-date forecasting chart on the top and four on the bottom, which alerts, for example, if it’s safe enough to bike or run outside. IOS users can set up to receive notifications to their Today screen or Apple Watch.

The countless prototypes Plume Labs produced to fine-tune their air quality trackers are considered qualified research activities (QRAs) when applying for the Research and Development Tax Credit. The federal and state tax credit is available for companies like Plume Labs that constantly keep improving and innovating their product’s design.  Contact the Indago team to see how we can increase your company’s market value and boost its bottom line through these federal and state tax incentives. To learn more about the Research and Development Tax Credit visit the Indago website www.indagotax.com or email us at [email protected].