CARB Pollution Mapping Tool (CARB)
Mapping tool to look at sources, and analyze emissions of greenhouse gases, criteria air pollutants, and air toxics from facilities around California.
Macro Analysis Tool for comparing and interpreting air sensor and regulatory data (EPA)
Tool that helps users compare data from low-cost sensors with data from regulatory monitors and interpret their results. Includes an instruction guide.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Basics
Summary of the most important elements of quality assurance and quality control. View Resource: English Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
Defining an Air Monitoring Objective by Asking the Right Questions – Worksheet
This worksheet includes specific, step-by-step questions to help you define targeted air monitoring objectives 1 and develop air monitoring approaches to meet those objectives.
Defining an Air Monitoring Objective by Asking the Right Questions – Factsheet
What is the reason for conducting air monitoring? Having well thought out questions about air quality ensures that the data you collect will be meaningful.
Daily Data Review for Sensor Networks
Air quality levels change hour to hour and sometimes minute to minute. Instruments and sensors measure these changes, but these technologies can malfunction and produce erroneous data that can look like real data.
Evaluation of Emerging Air Sensor Performance (US EPA)
EPA’s evaluation of the performance of a variety of low-cost air quality sensors.
Air Quality Sensor Performance Evaluation Center (SCAQMD)
Information on the performance of commercially available low-cost air sensors. Helpful for choosing an accurate sensor.
Sensor Placement Guidelines for Air Monitoring Sensors
Locating a sensor properly ensures that you’ll collect data that are meaningful and represent what you’re seeking to measure. Locating any air quality measuring device can be challenging due to atmospheric conditions, local emissions, and logistical considerations.
Community in Action: A Comprehensive Guidebook on Air Quality Sensors (SCAQMD)
Extensive document guiding the reader through understanding air pollution to planning and deploying an air sensor monitoring network to taking local action.