Use of micrometeorological parameters in the establishment of a VOC (volatile organic compounds) monitoring network. Technical report (Final)

Technical Report · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5367945

Thomas, M

As part of an ongoing volatile organic compounds (VOC) ambient air sampling network study using whole-air samplers, this report evaluates the uses of meteorological data in a VOC ambient-air-sampling activity. The report determines the minimum requirements, type of, and usage procedures for meteorological instruments and the ways in which synoptic and on-site meteorological data can be integrated into an overall VOC sampling study. The report would be of interest to those persons interested in the procedures necessary to integrate meteorological data into a VOC ambient-air-emission study. Conclusions based on the study indicate that a detailed understanding of synoptic and on-site meteorology is a critical factor in selecting days for a successful VOC ambient-air-sampling test. Several minimum meteorological instrumentation requirements are needed, one of which is a tripod-based, portable station with a self-contained power source. Real-time viewing and electronic-data logging of the wind speed and direction, as well as temperature and relative humidity, will allow the definition and verification of the sampling-network centerline.

• Research Organization: Kansas State Biological Survey, Lawrence, KS (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5367945
• Report Number(s): PB-89-225601/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

500200* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION MONITORING
AIR SAMPLERS
DATA ANALYSIS
DOCUMENT TYPES
DYNAMICS
EQUIPMENT
HUMIDITY
MATTER
MECHANICS
METEOROLOGY
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PLUMES
PROGRESS REPORT
SAMPLERS
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
VELOCITY
VOLATILE MATTER
WIND