Air Pollutant Monitor Siting by Analytical Techniques

Abstract

The information presented in this paper is directed to those with the responsibility of designing and operating air quality monitoring networks. An analytical model for location of monitor sites based upon maximizing a sum of coverage factors for each source is developed. An heuristic solution method from the facilities location analysis literature is used for solution of the model. Results of an example problem are presented and compared with the monitoring network currently In place. The model is shown to be a valuable addition to the methods available to the air quality monitor network designer. Needs for further research are pointed out.