AIRNowAIRNow--TechTechAn interactive web-based data management and
analysis tool supporting the
AIRNow air quality notification
and forecasting system
STI-905301.02-3059
Phil Dickerson
U.S. EPA
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Neal Conatser, Tim Dye
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
Petaluma, California
2006 National Air Monitoring ConferenceLas Vegas, NV
November 6-9, 2006
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�� About AIRNow About AIRNow
�� AIRNowAIRNow--TechTech
•• AboutAbout
•• FeaturesFeatures
•• DemonstrationDemonstration
� Performing data queries
� Site and monitor management
� Navigator GIS
� Customizable preferences and tools in My Account
�� Resources and how to obtain an AIRNowResources and how to obtain an AIRNow--Tech accountTech account
�� Questions, comments, and discussionQuestions, comments, and discussion
About AIRNowAbout AIRNow
Centralized national air quality network• Launched in 1998
• Provides a common framework for acquiring and
distributing air quality information
Diverse stakeholder community• Federal, state, provincial, tribal, and local air agencies
• Scientific and health research organizations
• Media and public outreach groups
Products• Real-time data maps and observations
• Forecasts
• Educational information and news stories
About AIRNowAbout AIRNow--TechTech
� Interactive web-based data management and analysis tool
� Password protected
� Individual user accounts
� Submit and view data
� Data management functions, personalized tools, preferences, and services
AIRNowAIRNow--Tech FeaturesTech Features
� Home –– Relevant nRelevant news, events, and snapshot of agency status� Agencies –– Status of mStatus of monitor data delivery by agency and parameter� Sites –– Monitor information, configuration, & status by site� Navigator (GIS) –– Monitor maps, current & historical air quality &
meteorological data display, HYSPLIT trajectory tool, numerous supporting GIS layers
� Data –– Hourly, daily, & historical monitoring data queries� Forecasts –– Forecast sForecast submittal, configuration, analysis tools, and
configuration � Polling –– Summaries on data delivery times & completeness� Notifier –– AIRNow program e-mail list-serve� Resources –– General information for AIRNow program & the Data
Management Center (DMC)� My Account – Account management, customizable preferences, and
tools
AIRNowAIRNow--Tech DemonstrationsTech Demonstrations
� Performing data queries
� Site and monitor management
� Navigator GIS
� Customizable preferences and tools in My Account
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Access to all parameters
Useful for analyzing diurnal trends and daily averages
Sorting and row/column summaries available
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Access to all parameters
Useful for daily maximum values and counts of specific values or AQI categories over a few weeks or months
Sorting and row/column summaries available
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Data for 1993 to present
Enhanced data grouping and graphing
Useful for multi-year analysis
Limited to daily maximum 1-hr and 8-hr ozone averages
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� Data delivered via AIRNow OBS file, specially formatted ASCII text
� Received hourly via ftp process
� Specify both air quality and meteorological parameters
Number of Parameters Specified Across All Active Monitoring Sites in AIRNow
1529
726
428 428
331
172 144110
60 60 58 49 45 45 37 11 9 9 8 7 7 3 2 10
400
800
1200
1600
OZO
NE
PM2.
5
WD
WS
TEM
PPM
10RH
UM
SRAD
BAR
PR
NO
NO
2N
OX
CO
PREC
IPSO
2N
OY
BCC
OT
SO2T
NO
2YSO
4PM
2.5-
15N
O3
UV-
AET
H
Parameter
Number
Date: 10/27/06
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Can accept up to 35 different parameters
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Current agency delivery status is shown with color-coded boxes
Current parameter delivery status is shown with color-coded boxes
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Site status can be set to either Active or Inactive. Data from both Active and Inactive sites undergo QC and can be queried using AIRNow Tech. However, only data from Active sites are used to produce maps and other AQI reporting products.
Easily toggle through your agencies sites by utilizing the drop down menu.
Begin editing information by selecting the “Enable Editing” tab.
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Add and edit information about a parameter measured at the site.
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Quality Control (QC) criteria are set by hour to help with automated QC processes. Data are flagged as bad or suspect when violating one of these criteria.
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Navigator GISNavigator GIS
Site locations with optional Site Label
Air quality monitoring site
NWS site
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
Monitor data with labels
Selected PM2.5 hourly data
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
View up to seven meteorological parameters from both NWS and air quality agencies
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
Wind barbs
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
Run backward and forward HYSPLIT trajectories
Input trajectory parameters
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
Backwards trajectory with optional labels
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
Go to a previous hour or day
The location of the trajectory parcel moves with every hour of time
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
Use the magnifying glass zoom out tool to view a larger scale regional map
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
Hazard Mapping System (HMS) smoke plumes with forward HYSPLIT trajectories
Navigator GISNavigator GIS
My AccountMy Account
My AccountMy Account
DMC eDMC e--mails on/offmails on/off
My AccountMy Account
Site List ManagementSite List Management
My AccountMy Account
Email Report ManagementEmail Report Management
ResourcesResources
�� View the AIRNowView the AIRNow--Tech Tech
Resources page:Resources page:
••Tutorial videosTutorial videos
••Manuals / InstructionsManuals / Instructions
••Data formats and processingData formats and processing
••Links and other useful Links and other useful
informationinformation
Request an Account Request an Account -- ContactsContacts
Phil [email protected]
909.541.4814Alan Chan, Neal Conatser, Tim Dye
[email protected] 707.665.9900