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Pervasive environmental sensing a possibility

Researchers from MIT and two Singaporean universities have launched a bold new international research program called CENSAM. The program will develop pervasive environmental sensor networks to collect data on parameters such as air and water quality from many sources, and use this data to provide accurate, real-time monitoring, modeling and control of the environment.

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