Annual hourly air quality and meteorological data by monitoring site for the 2012 calendar year. For more information on Air Quality including live air data, please visit environment.des.qld.gov.au/air. Data resolution: One hour average values Data row timestamp: Start of averaging period Missing data/not monitored: Blank cell Calm conditions: No hourly average wind direction is reported when the hourly average wind speed is zero Daily zero/span response check: Automated instrument zero/span response checks are conducted daily between midnight and 1:00am. Where this takes place, an ambient hourly value cannot be reported. Sampling height: 4 metres above ground level (unless otherwise indicated) Please Note: This dataset was updated on 02 May 2018 to include the following additional sites: Abbot Point (Bowen) Pinkenba Stuart Wynnum North Please Note: The following sites were updated on 02 May 2018 to correct an error identified in the data. Townsville Coast Guard
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Abbot Point (Bowen) 2012 hourly meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 12 October (site established) to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -19.9496; Longitude: 148.0482 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Background **AS/NZS 3580.14:2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: * Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. **Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres. * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +8 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres. **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres. **Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor. * Height above ground level: 10 metres. **Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. * Height above ground level: 10 metres.
Aldoga (Gladstone) 2012 hourly meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -23.8403; Longitude: 151.0628 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Background **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind sensor:** Mechanical cup and vane. * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +10 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Platinum resistance sensor
Arundel (Gold Coast) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 15 February 2012 (site closed) **Site location:** Latitude: -27.9441; Longitude: 153.3656 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Three-story building within 20 metres SW of the monitoring site * Trees above height of inlet within 20 metres W of the monitoring site **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Located on northern side of slope below a ridge running east-west * Three-story building within 20 metres SW of the monitoring site * Trees within 20 metres W of the monitoring site * Temperature and relative humidity sensors located at a height of 10 metres above ground level * Monitoring shelter located on paved area **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1—2011 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2011 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported.
Auckland Point (Gladstone) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 * DOAS instrument offline from 5 March to 31 December 2012 due to removal of DOAS analyser for repair and calibration by overseas manufacturer and a fault with the light transmitter unit **Site location:** Latitude: -23.8351; Longitude: 151.2539 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 Site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * DOAS light path between 4 metres and 25 metres above ground level **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Located on southern side of slope below a ridge * Trees within 20 metres of the monitoring site **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +10 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, benzene, toluene, xylenes (total), formaldehyde:** Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) analyser * Value is average concentration over 680 metre light path running north-south from 23.8351, 151.2539 to -23.8409,151.2550 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on instrument calibration data **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3
Ayr (Ayr) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -19.5839; Longitude: 147.4059 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance:** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Trees within 15 metres of the monitoring site * Monitoring shelter located on concreted surface **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +8 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3 **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Boat Creek (Gladstone) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -23.8199; Longitude: 151.1538 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +10 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Boyne Island (Gladstone) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -23.9408; Longitude: 151.3507 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Located on eastern side of slope below a ridge running north-south * Trees within 20 metres of the monitoring site **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +10 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Carbon monoxide:** Infrared absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.7.1—2011 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Brisbane CBD (Brisbane) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.4774; Longitude: 153.0281 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Equipment located in room on sixth floor of building * Nephelometer inlet located on eastern side of building, 1 metre out from building * PM10 inlet located on building roof above equipment room, 1 metre above roof surface * Building lift shaft higher than PM10 inlet located 8 metres S of inlet **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Building lift shaft higher than wind sensor and within 10 metres of sensor * Buildings higher than wind sensor located within 40 metres of sensor * Temperature sensor located in non-aspirated radiation shield 1 metre above roof surface **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above roof level: 4 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3 **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Clinton (Gladstone) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -23.8701; Longitude: 151.2216 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Temperature and relative humidity sensors located at a height of 10 metres above ground level **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +10 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Deception Bay (South East Queensland) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.1935; Longitude: 153.0347 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Trees within 15 metres of the monitoring site **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Flinders View (Ipswich) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.6528; Longitude: 152.7741 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Trees above height of inlet within 10 metres of the monitoring site **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Located on western side of slope below a ridge running northeast-southwest * Trees within 10 metres of the monitoring site (below height of wind sensor) **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3 **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Gatton (South East Queensland) 2012 hourly meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.5434; Longitude: 152.3343 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Background **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind sensor:** Mechanical cup and vane. * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Platinum resistance sensor
Josephville (South East Queensland) 2012 hourly meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -28.0121; Longitude: 152.9217 (to 20 March) Latitude: -27.9962; Longitude: 152.9255 (from 21 March) **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007: site classification** Background **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Temperature and relative humidity sensors located at a height of 10 metres above ground level **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres
Lutwyche (Brisbane) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 2 July 2012 (site closed) **Site location:** Latitude: -27.4166; Longitude: 153.0376 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Peak (roadway construction works) **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Building higher than inlet within 20 metres S of monitoring site **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Building higher than wind sensor located within 20 metres S of monitoring site * Monitoring shelter located on asphalted surface **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 6 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported.
Memorial Park (Gladstone) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 * Site offline from 6 March to 3 October due to removal of DOAS analyser for repair and calibration by overseas manufacturer **Site location:** Latitude: -23.8443; Longitude: 151.2517 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * DOAS light path between 4 metres and 25 metres above ground level **Ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, benzene, toluene, xylenes (total), formaldehyde:** Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) analyser * Reported value is average concentration over 500 metre light path running southwest-northeast from ‑23.8443, 151.2517 to -23.8409,151.2550 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on instrument calibration data
Menzies (Mount Isa) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -20.7167; Longitude: 139.4920 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Trees above height of inlet within 10 metres of the monitoring site **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Trees within 10 metres of the monitoring site **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +6 degrees to the sensor output value. **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Moranbah (Moranbah) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 * From August to December 2012 construction works for a new housing estate adjacent to the monitoring site caused elevated PM10 levels during westerly and southerly winds **Site location:** Latitude: -21.9995; Longitude: 148.0713 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +8 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Sensor mounted in non-aspirated radiation shield – under still conditions reported temperature can be higher than actual **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3
Mountain Creek (Sunshine Coast) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -26.6917; Longitude: 153.1038 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3 **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Mutdapilly (South East Queensland) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.7528; Longitude: 152.6509 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
North Maclean (South East Queensland) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 * Monitoring of rainfall and barometric pressure commenced 1 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.7708; Longitude: 153.0300 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Background **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Temperature and relative humidity sensors located at a height of 10 metres above ground level **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres (from 1 December) **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres (from 1 December) **Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Pimlico (Townsville) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -19.2871; Longitude: 146.7813 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Isolated trees within 20 metres of the monitoring site * Three storey building located within 30 metres to the south of the monitoring site **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +8 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Sensor mounted in non-aspirated radiation shield – under still conditions reported temperature can be higher than actual **Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3
Pinkenba (South East Queensland) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data presented as received by Queensland Government **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.4205; Longitude: 153.1208 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14:2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 3 metres. **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 3 metres. **Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. **Carbon monoxide:** Infrared absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.7.1 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0). * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m^3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m^3 and 0.0 µg/m^3 are set to 0.0 µg/m^3.
Rocklea (Brisbane) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 11 May to 31 December 2012 * Monitoring site damaged by severe flooding in January 2011 and offline until 11 May awaiting replacement monitoring station infrastructure **Site location:** Latitude: -27.5358; Longitude: 152.9934 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Isolated trees above height of inlet within 10 metres to the west of the monitoring site **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Temperature and relative humidity sensors located at a height of 10 metres above ground level **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres
South Brisbane (Brisbane) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.4848; Longitude: 153.0321 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Peak (roadside) **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Wind measurements will be perturbed by elevated ground and roadways to the north and west of the monitoring site **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Carbon monoxide:** Infrared absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.7.1—2011 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported.
South Gladstone (Gladstone) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -23.8626; Longitude: 151.2705 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Isolated trees within 20 metres of the monitoring site * Temperature and relative humidity sensors located at a height of 10 metres above ground level * Monitoring shelter located on concrete surface **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +10 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Solar radiation:** Pyranometer **Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Springwood (South East Queensland) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.6125; Longitude: 153.1359 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Trees above height of PM10/PM2.5 inlets within 5 metres to the south and west of the monitoring site **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Located below the level of a ridge running roughly northwest-southeast * Trees within 10 metres of the monitoring site (below height of wind sensor) **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, benzene, toluene, xylenes (total), formaldehyde:** Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) analyser * Value is average concentration over 250 metre light path running east-west from ‑27.6117, 153.1382 to -27.6125,153.1359 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on instrument calibration data **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3 **PM2.5:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Reported values are unadjusted instrument output values as per the requirements of the Air NEPM Technical Paper on Monitoring for Particles as PM2.5 * Negative hourly PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 are reported.
Stuart (Townsville) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Industry-operated monitoring site:** Raw data received from industry validated by Queensland Government **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -19.3212; Longitude: 146.8422 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14:2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **Rainfall:** Tipping bucket rain gauge. **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Targinie (Gladstone) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -23.7744; Longitude: 151.1055 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Background **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Trees within 15 metres NW of the monitoring site **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +10 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
The Gap (Mount Isa) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -20.7264; Longitude: 139.4977 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Buildings higher than wind sensor located within 20 metres northeast and east of the monitoring site * Monitoring shelter located on concreted surface **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +6 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1—2008 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3
Townsville Coast Guard (Townsville) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Part Queensland Government / part Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data received from industry validated by Queensland Government **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -19.2526; Longitude: 146.8272 (wind, rainfall, PM10 * industry site), Latitude: -19.2542; Longitude: 146.8257 (temperature, TSP * Queensland Government site) **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Peak (port operations) **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14:2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: * Trees within 5 metres to the west of the industry monitoring station (no obstructions in direction of port operations). * Queensland Government monitoring station located on asphalt surface. Wind sensor: Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Rainfall:** Tipping bucket rain gauge. **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0). * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m^3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m^3 and 0.0 µg/m^3 are set to 0.0 µg/m^3. **TSP:** Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements for PM10 (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0). * After adjustment, negative hourly TSP concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m^3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m^3 and 0.0 µg/m^3 are set to 0.0 µg/m^3.
West Mackay (Mackay) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -21.1595; Longitude: 149.1549 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above roof level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +9 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8—2001 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m3 and 0.0 µg/m3 are set to 0.0 µg/m3 **Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1:2001 * Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Woolloongabba (Brisbane) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.4975; Longitude: 153.0350 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Peak (roadside) **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14—2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies with the exception of the following: * Four storey building located within 10 metres west of monitoring site **Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres * The wind direction sensor is aligned to magnetic north. The reported wind direction is referenced to true north by application of a magnetic declination correction of +11 degrees to the sensor output value. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1—2010 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **Carbon monoxide:** Infrared absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.7.1—2011 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data **PM10 / PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13—2013 * The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. * Negative hourly PM10 / PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported.
Wynnum North (South East Queensland) 2012 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data presented as received by Queensland Government **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2012 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.4296; Longitude: 153.1581 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Neighbourhood **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14:2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres. **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **Rainfall:** Tipping bucket rain gauge. **Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. **Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. **Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. **PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Instrument output values are adjusted in accordance with US EPA equivalence designation method EQPM-1090-079 requirements (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0). * After adjustment, negative hourly PM10 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m^3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m^3 and 0.0 µg/m^3 are set to 0.0 µg/m^3. **PM2.5:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 * Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. * Reported values are unadjusted instrument output values as per the requirements of the Air NEPM Technical Paper on Monitoring for Particles as PM2.5. * Negative hourly PM2.5 concentrations less than -0.5 µg/m^3 are removed and concentrations between -0.5 µg/m^3 and 0.0 µg/m^3 are set to 0.0 µg/m^3.