**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Mutdapilly (South East Queensland) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Targinie (Gladstone) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
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**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Deception Bay (South East Queensland) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data presented as received by Queensland Government **Period of operation:** 3 February to 31 December 2011 (site offline 1 January to 2 February while repairs to monitoring station carried out) **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.
Pinkenba (South East Queensland) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 16 September 2011 (site closed) **Site location:** Latitude: -26.3124; Longitude: 152.9536 **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 +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.
Pomona (Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland) 2011 hourly meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
South Gladstone (Gladstone) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Boyne Island (Gladstone) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Menzies (Mount Isa) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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.
Woolloongabba (Brisbane) 2011 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 2011 **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.
Stuart (Townsville) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Memorial Park (Gladstone) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
West Mackay (Mackay) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 27 April (site established) to 31 December 2011 **Site location:** Latitude: -27.4166; Longitude: 153.0376 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007:** 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 * Height above ground level: 10 metres **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres **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.
Lutwyche (Brisbane) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 * Monitoring of temperature and PM10 commenced on 7 June 2011 **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
Auckland Point (Gladstone) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Flinders View (Ipswich) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data received from industry validated by Queensland Government **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 August 2011 (site closed) **Site location:** Latitude: -19.2502; Longitude: 146.8304 **AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Peak (port operations) **AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully **AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully **Wind:** Mechanical propellor and vane sensor * Height above ground level: 10 metres. **PM10 (to 1 February):** 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.
Townsville Port (Townsville) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 2 March (site established) to 31 December 2011 **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
Ayr (Ayr) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
The Gap (Mount Isa) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Gatton (South East Queensland) 2011 hourly meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 * Site was offline from 20 April to 24 July 2011 due to loss of power supply during construction works taking place on the property where the monitoring station is located **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
Boat Creek (Gladstone) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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. **Please note:** This dataset was updated to modify carbon monoxide values on 03 May 2018
South Brisbane (Brisbane) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 10 March (site established) to 31 December 2011 **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
Moranbah (Moranbah) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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.
Arundel (Gold Coast) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
Annual hourly air quality and meteorological data by monitoring site for the 2011 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: The following datasets were added on 03 May 2018: Pinkenba Pomona Stuart Townsville Port Wynnum North Please note: The following datasets were updated on 03 May 2018 Pimlico - Oxides of nitrogen modified South Brisbane - Carbon monoxide modified
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 * Site offline from 1 February to 26 July due to cyclone damage to monitoring shelter **Site location:** Latitude: -19.2542; Longitude: 146.8257 **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 with the exception of the following: * Monitoring shelter located on concreted surface **Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor **TSP:** 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 for PM10 (scaled by 1.03, offset by +3.0) * After adjustment, negative hourly TSP 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) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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 **Please note:** This dataset was updated to modify oxides of nitrogen values on 03 May 2018
Pimlico (Townsville) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Mountain Creek (Sunshine Coast) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **Site location:** Latitude: -28.0121; Longitude: 152.9217 **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
Josephville (South East Queensland) 2011 hourly meteorological data
**Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data presented as received by Queensland Government **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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.
Wynnum North (South East Queensland) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Aldoga (Gladstone) 2011 hourly meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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
Clinton (Gladstone) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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) **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) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 11 January 2011 (site offline due to flood damage) * Monitoring site damaged by severe flooding and offline for remainder of year 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:** Platinum resistance sensor **Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor **Rainfall:** Tipping bucket gauge **Solar radiation:** Pyranometer **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 / 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 525 nm. * Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data
Rocklea (Brisbane) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 **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.
Springwood (South East Queensland) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data
**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2011 * Wind sensor failed 12 January 2011. Due to building refurbishment works it was not possible to access the roof to replace the faulty sensor until 9 September 2011. * Temperature monitoring commenced on 3 February 2011 **Region:** South East Queensland **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
Brisbane CBD (Brisbane) 2011 hourly air quality and meteorological data