Air Quality Monitoring - 2014

Brief description

Annual hourly air quality and meteorological data by monitoring site for the 2014 calendar year. For more information on air quality, including live air data, please visit [environment.des.qld.gov.au/air](https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/air).

**Data resolution:** One-hour average values (one-hour sum for rainfall)
**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
**Barometric pressure:** Values are at monitoring station elevation, not corrected to mean sea level
**Daily zero/span response check:** Automated instrument zero/span response checks are conducted daily between midnight and 1am at Queensland Government sites (can differ at industry sites). Where this takes place an ambient hourly value cannot be reported.
**Sampling height:** Four metres above ground (unless otherwise indicated)

**PLEASE NOTE:**

* The Townsville Coast Guard 2014 air quality monitoring site data was updated on 26/10/2015 due to the wind direction sensor being misaligned and the reported wind direction values have now been corrected.
* The Auckland Point 2014 air quality monitoring site data was updated on 24/04/2018 to remove invalid wind data due to a sensor fault.

Full description

Abbot Point (Bowen) 2014 hourly meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -19.9496; Longitude: 148.0482 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Background \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14:2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n\r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.\r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.\r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.\r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.
Aldoga (Gladstone) 2014 hourly meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -23.8409; Longitude: 151.0627 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 site classification:** Background \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14:2011 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind:** Mechanical cup and vane \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Platinum resistance sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 2 metres.
Ayr (Ayr) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -19.5839; Longitude: 147.4059 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees within 15 metres of the monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**PM10 (1 January to 25 November):** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**PM10 (26 November to 31 December):** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405 operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 (excluding FDMS requirements) \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Auckland Point (Gladstone) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -23.8349; Longitude: 151.2539 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Located on southern side of slope below a ridge. \r\n* Trees within 20 metres of the monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Data invalid from 1 January to 31 December due to sensor fault\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n
Boat Creek (Gladstone) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -23.8200; Longitude: 151.1539 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1\r\n \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Boyne Island (Gladstone) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -23.9408; Longitude: 151.3507 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Located on eastern side of slope below a ridge running north-south. \r\n* Trees within 20 metres of the monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Carbon monoxide:** Infrared absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.7.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13\r\n \r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1\r\n \r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Brisbane CBD (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.4774; Longitude: 153.0281 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Equipment located in room on sixth floor of building. \r\n* Nephelometer inlet located on eastern side of building, 1 metre out from building. \r\n* PM10 inlet located on building roof above equipment room, 1 metre above roof surface. \r\n* Building lift shaft higher than PM10 inlet located 8 metres south of inlet. \r\n\r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, with exceptions: \r\n\r\n* Building lift shaft higher than wind sensor and within 10 metres of sensor. \r\n* Buildings higher than wind sensor located within 40 metres of sensor. \r\n* Temperature sensor located in non-aspirated radiation shield 1 metre above the roof surface. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above roof level: 4 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Cannon Hill (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 31 January (site established) to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.4654; Longitude: 153.0872 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor \r\n\r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported.\r\n\r\n**TSP:**Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance (TEOM) Model 1405 operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 (excluding FDMS requirements) \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* 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. \r\n
Clinton (Gladstone) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -23.8701; Longitude: 151.2216 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall mesured by acoustic sensor \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Deception Bay (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.1935; Longitude: 153.0347 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees within 20m to the south-west of the monitoring station \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Flinders View (Ipswich, South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.6528; Longitude: 152.7741 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees above the height of inlet within 10 metres of the monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Located on western side of slope below a ridge running northeast-southeast. \r\n* Trees within 10 metres of the monitoring site (below height of wind sensor). \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n**Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with S/NZS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Gatton (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.5434; Longitude: 152.3343 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Background \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind:** Mechanical cup and vane \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Platinum resistance sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 2 metres.
Jondaryan (Jondaryan) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 12 March (site established) to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.3713; Longitude: 151.5934 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor \r\n\r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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.\r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.\r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.\r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.\r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.\r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n\r\n**TSP:** Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance (TEOM) Model 1405 operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 (excepting FDMS requirements) \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* 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. \r\n
Josephville (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.9962; Longitude: 152.9257 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Background \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres.
Lytton (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data presented as received by Queensland Government \r\n**Period of operation:** 1 March to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.4065; Longitude: 153.1527 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Peak \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology)** : Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor. \r\n\r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n
Memorial Park (Gladstone) 2014 hourly air quality data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -23.8426; Longitude: 151.2534 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* DOAS light path between 4 metres and 25 metres above ground level. \r\n\r\n**Ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, benzene, toluene, xylenes (total) and formaldehyde:** Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) analyser \r\n\r\n* Reported value is average concentration over 520 metre light path running southwest-northeast from (-23.8443, 151.2517) to (-23.8409,151.2550). \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on instrument calibration data. \r\n
Menzies (Mount Isa) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -20.7167; Longitude: 139.4920 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees above height of inlet within 10 metres of monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees within 10 metres of monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n
Moranbah (Moranbah) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -21.9995; Longitude: 148.0713 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Sensor mounted in non-aspirated radiation shield 4 metres above ground level – under still conditions reported temperature can be higher than actual. \r\n\r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n
Mountain Creek (Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -26.6917; Longitude: 153.1038 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Mutdapilly (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.7528; Longitude: 152.6509 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
North Maclean (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.7708; Longitude: 153.0300 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Background \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1—2010 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Pimlico (Townsville) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -19.2871; Longitude: 146.7813 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Isolated trees within 20 metres of the monitoring site. \r\n* Three storey building located within 30 metres south of the monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Sensor mounted in non-aspirated radiation shield 4 metres above ground level – under still conditions reported temperature can be higher than actual. \r\n\r\n**Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n
Pinkenba (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data presented as received by Queensland Government \r\n**Period of operation:** 29 January (site established) to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.4187; Longitude: 153.1330 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 3 metres.\r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 3 metres.\r\n\r\n**Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Carbon monoxide:** Infrared absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.7.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n
Rocklea (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.5358; Longitude: 152.9934 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Isolated trees above height of inlet within 10 metres west of the monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Isolated trees within 10 metres west of the monitoring site. \r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Solar radiation:** Pyranometer \r\n**Ozone:** UV absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.6.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 520 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
South Brisbane (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.4848; Longitude: 153.0321 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Peak (roadside) \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Wind measurements will be perturbed by elevated ground and roadways to the north and west of the monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacative ceramic sensor \r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.\r\n\r\n**Carbon monoxide:** Infrared absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.7.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n
South Gladstone (Gladstone) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -23.8627; Longitude: 151.2704 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Isolated trees within 20 metres of the monitoring site. \r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Solar radiation:** Pyranometer \r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1\r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n
Springwood (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.6125; Longitude: 153.1356 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees above height of PM10/PM2.5 inlets within 5 metres south and west of the monitoring site. \r\n\r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Located below the upper level of a ridge running roughly northwest-southeast. \r\n* Trees within 10 metres of the monitoring site (below height of wind sensor). \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 3 metres. \r\n\r\n**Ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, benzene, toluene, xylenes (total) and formaldehyde:** Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) analyser \r\n\r\n* Values are average concentrations over 250 metre light path running east-west from (-27.6117, 153.1382) to (-27.6125, 153.1359). \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on instrument calibration data. \r\n\r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**PM2.5:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported values are unadjusted instrument output values as per the requirements of the Air NEPM Technical Paper on Monitoring for Particles as PM2.5. \r\n* Negative hourly PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 are reported.
Stuart (Townsville) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Industry-operated monitoring site:** Raw data received from industry validated by Queensland Government \r\n**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -19.3212; Longitude: 146.8422 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**Relative humidity:**Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n**Rainfall:** Tipping bucket rain gauge \r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
Targinie (Gladstone) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -23.7743; Longitude: 151.1060 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Background \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees within 15 metres north west of the monitoring site. \r\n* Temperature and relative humidity sensors located 10 metres above ground level. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS \r\n3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data.
The Gap (Mount Isa) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -20.7264; Longitude: 139.4977 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Buildings higher than wind sensor located within 20 metres north east and east of the monitoring site. \r\n* Monitoring shelter located on concreted surface. \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 3 metres. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance \r\nwith AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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) \r\n* 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. \r\n
Townsville Coast Guard (Townsville) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Part industry-operated monitoring site (1 January to 30 April):** Data received from industry validated by Queensland Government. From 1 May the industry and Queensland Government sites were amalgamated and all data validation was conducted by the Queensland Government. \r\n**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location (1 January to 30 April):** Latitude: -19.2526; Longitude: 146.8272 (wind, rainfall, PM10 - industry site), Latitude: -19.2542; Longitude: 146.8257 (temperature, TSP - Queensland Government site) \r\n**Site location (1 May to 31 December):** Latitude: -19.2526; Longitude: 146.8272 (joint industry/Queensland Government site) \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Peak (port operations) \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees within 5 metres to the west of the industry/joint monitoring station (no obstructions in direction of port operations). \r\n* Monitoring stations located on asphalt surface. \r\n\r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**Rainfall (1 January to 30 April):** Tipping bucket rain gauge. \r\n**PM10:** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**TSP (1 January to 7 May):** Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**TSP (8 May to 31 December):** Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance (TEOM) Model 1405 operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 (excepting FDMS requirements) \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**PLEASE NOTE:** The Townsville Coast Guard 2014 air quality monitoring site data was updated on 26/10/2015 due to the wind direction sensor being misaligned and the reported wind direction values have now been corrected.
West Mackay (Mackay) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -21.1595; Longitude: 149.1549 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**PM10 (1 January to 17 November):** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**PM10 (18 November to 31 December):** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405 operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 (excluding FDMS requirements) \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Visibility-reducing particles:** Nephelometer operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.12.1 \r\n\r\n* Detector spectral response centred at 530 nm. \r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n
Woolloongabba (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.4975; Longitude: 153.0350 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Peak (roadside) \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* 4 storey building located within 10 metres west of the monitoring site (no obstructions in direction of roadway). \r\n\r\n**Wind:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n* 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. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Carbon monoxide:** Infrared absorption analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.7.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n
Wynnum North (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data presented as received by Queensland Government \r\n**Period of operation:** 1 January to 31 December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.4296; Longitude: 153.1581 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies fully \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies fully \r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 3 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 3 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Tipping bucket rain gauge. \r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 2 metres. \r\n\r\n**Oxides of nitrogen:** Chemiluminescence analyser operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.5.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10 (1 January to 28 February):** Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* 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). \r\n* 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.\r\n\r\n**PM2.5 (1 January to 28 February):**Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1400AB operated in accordance with AS 3580.9.8 \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported values are unadjusted instrument output values as per the requirements of the Air NEPM Technical Paper on Monitoring for Particles as PM2.5. \r\n* 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.\r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5 (1 March to 31 December):** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-D operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 (excluding FDMS requirements) \r\n\r\n* Measurement values do not compensate for loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n
Wynnum West (South East Queensland) 2014 hourly air quality and meteorological data - **Industry-operated monitoring site:** Data presented as received by Queensland Government \r\n**Period of operation:** 1 March to December 2014 \r\n**Site location:** Latitude: -27.4379; Longitude: 153.1495 \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 site classification:** Neighbourhood \r\n**AS/NZS 3580.1.1 compliance (pollutants):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees higher than sample inlets within 10m north-west of monitoring station. \r\n* Building below height of sample inlets within 10m east of monitoring station. \r\n\r\n**AS/NZS 3580.14 compliance (meteorology):** Complies, except for: \r\n\r\n* Trees within 10m north-west of monitoring station. \r\n* Building below height of wind sensor within 10m east of monitoring station. \r\n* Rainfall measured by acoustic sensor. \r\n\r\n**Wind sensor:** Ultrasonic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Temperature:** Capacitive ceramic sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Relative humidity:** Capacitive thin film polymer sensor \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Rainfall:** Vaisala RAINCAP® precipitation sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Barometric pressure:** Capacitive silicon sensor. \r\n\r\n* Height above ground level: 10 metres. \r\n\r\n**Sulfur dioxide:** Ultraviolet fluorescence analyser operated in accordance with AS 3580.4.1 \r\n\r\n* Instrument output offset and/or scaled based on calibration and daily zero/span response data. \r\n\r\n**PM10/PM2.5:** Dichotomous Tapered Element Oscillating Balance (TEOM) Model 1405-DF fitted with Filter Dynamics Measurement System (FDMS) operated in accordance with AS/NZS 3580.9.13 \r\n\r\n* The FDMS system compensates for the loss of semi-volatile components from the collected particulate matter. \r\n* Reported concentrations are uncorrected instrument output values. \r\n* Negative hourly PM10/PM2.5 concentrations down to -5 µg/m^3 resulting from instrument noise at low particle concentrations are reported. \r\n