Measuring air quality

Collecting and measuring particles that settle down over a given area and time under the influence of gravity.

The Queensland Government monitors metals continuously in Mount Isa and Townsville using XACT ambient metals monitoring instruments.

Monitoring aerosol levels to determine the loss or impairment of visibility due to fine particles in the air, usually seen as smoke or haze.

Measuring particles suspended in the air using high and low volume air samplers.

Measuring particle concentrations continuously.

We use a wide range of methods to analyse and identify the composition of air particles.

We use the Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) system to monitor air pollutants based on their ability to absorb light.