Urban Nature Observatory

Urban Nature Observatory is a community-owned network of self-built environmental sensors for urban green spaces. Data from sensors is stored and managed locally by the community, while "data telescopes" in the field visualise the collected insights, helping people understand the health of their local nature.

 
 
Map of Nunhead Cemetery
Camera deployed in the cemetery

We are currently exploring what types of data we should track with visitors at Nunhead Cemetery. This will influence what sensors we will design, and how the community can view the data.

The first prototype we are testing is a camera that takes 3x3 pixel images of the sky every hour. Next, we will test a device that tracks the wind direction across the site, and a sensor that records pollution at the edges of the park.