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Siting of Monitoring Stations?Representative ?
Compliant ?Compliant ?Mathew Plate
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Siting and Design of Stationsg g
Primarily defined by 40 CFR Part 58Primarily defined by 40 CFR Part 58 Appendices D & EInformation on collocation distances in Appendix AAdditional information in QA Handbook Volume IIInformation on Meteorology in QA Handbook V l IV M d li G id N ti lVolume IV, Modeling Guidance, National Weather Service Guidance, and International GuidanceGuidance
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Objectivesj
Provide air pollution data to the publicProvide air pollution data to the publicSupporting forecasts and advisories
S t li ith bi t i Support compliance with ambient air standards
P l h NAAQSPrimarily the NAAQS
Support research studies
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Representativenessp
Not a specific criterion Not a specific criterion - but the goal of monitoringThe site should represent the area at the appropriate scaleThis is a subjective evaluation
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Representativenessp
If exceptions are made based on If exceptions are made based on representativeness ask for an expert review
Sites that meet siting criteria but do not appear to Sites that meet siting criteria but do not appear to be representativeSites that do not meet siting criteria but appear to Sites that do not meet siting criteria but appear to be representative
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Obstructions
Probes (sampling inlets) should have 270°Probes (sampling inlets) should have 270unrestricted air flow
An obstruction = anything that is higher the ½ the y g gdistance from the probeThe 270° arc should include predominant wind ddirectionsFor some pollutants, scales and site types as low as 180° of unobstructed arc is OKas 180 of unobstructed arc is OK
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Obstructions
Monitors must be at least 2m from walls, Monitors must be at least 2m from walls, parapets and other significant structuresObstructions change over time and need to Obstructions change over time and need to be re-evaluated periodically
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Trees
Trees can scavenge Trees can scavenge pollutants and can be a source of particulatessource of particulatesAny tree higher than the inlet should be more than inlet should be more than 10m, preferably 20m, away
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Trees
In some communities
’ b trees can’t be managed, only avoidedavoided
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Trees
Consider the surface area of the treeConsider the surface area of the treeConsider summer vs winterTrees grow and some grow rapidlyTrees grow, and some grow rapidlyAgencies should have a plan to trim trees that interfere with data collectioninterfere with data collection
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O Sit Th YOne Site – Three Years
Site photos from 2007 and 2008
2009 – two years - from no tree observed to an obstruction
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Air Flow
Perform a general evaluation of obstructions gand treesLook for sufficient ambient air flowLook for sufficient ambient air flowIn the end, it is a subjective review
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Air Flow
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Roadwaysy
Required distance depends on site type and Required distance depends on site type and scaleBecause O3 is not a primary pollutant Because O3 is not a primary pollutant, roadway distance is critical
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Roadway Sitey
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Near vs Adjacent Sitesj
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Dust and PM10
To represent conditions in conditions in dry areas it may not be possible to avoid adjacent dust
sources
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Meteorology
Meteorology for most sites is not optimal
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Meteorology
Site with i Si
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Thoughts on EPA Requirementsg q
Exceptions are included for high density urban Exceptions are included for high density urban area - “street canyons”This is applicable to other types of This is applicable to other types of urban/populated areas (i.e., forests and deserts)deserts)When siting in these areas, the key is representativeness
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Conclusion
Let representativeness and data use guide Let representativeness and data use guide siting decisionsData will be compromised if sitingData will be compromised if sitingrequirements are not metA l d ll h d Actual conditions will require that adjustments be made