Development of EPA quality assurance and quality control guidance for ground-based remote sensors for use in regulatory monitoring. Technical report, 28 January--2 February 1996
As the EPA`s remote sensors become more sophisticated, the input data required to run these models also becomes more sophisticated. Networks made up of sensors, such as the Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Station (PAMS) require extensive data collection in ozone nonattainment areas. Data acquired through the use of sodars, radars, and RASS [Radio Acoustic Sounding Systems] is used to assess ozone production, transport, and removal. The regional, state, or local agency which must implement a PAMS-type program requires detailed quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) guidance on ground-based remote sensors. However, there is a distinct void in the current EPA guidance which does not adequately address the use of remote sensors for regulatory applications. The EPA is in the process of developing comprehensive QA/QC guidance on the use of sodars, radars, and RASS for regulatory applications. This document is based on methods and data obtained from past research studies.
- Research Organization:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Div., Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 673740
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-350166/XAB; TRN: 82720170
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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