Development of a drone-based bioaerosol collector

Background and Objective

So far, little is known about the actual spatial distribution, the possible dispersion distances and in particular the vertical dynamics of airborne microorganisms around animal sheds.

Approach

The project will develop a bio-aerosol collection system for use on small unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). For the first time, the large-scale distribution of airborne microorganisms around animal houses should actually be measured and not just simulated. The data serve to improve dispersion predictions for bioaerosols and thus make an important contribution to the question of safe distances between animal sheds and neighboring buildings.