SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLED CAPTURE OF AIR SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS

There are provided methods for analyzing air including monitoring the air. For example, monitoring the air includes electronically sensing the air and determining whether an event in the air is occurring based on at least the electronically sensing. If an event is occurring, a sample of the air is collected for a further analysis. For example, the analysis is carried out to identify components present in the sample. There are also provided systems for analyzing air comprising : an air intake; an electronic sensor and a controller configured to monitor the air. Monitoring air includes controlling the air intake, controlling the electronic sensor to electronically sensing the air and determining whether an event in the air is occurring based on at least the electronically sensing. If an event is occurring, a sample of the air is collected for further analysis (e.g. to identify components present in the sample).