June 2009
Front Matter
Training
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PAMS Sampling
•The goal of the PAMS network is to help assess ozone
control programs by
–identifying key
constituents
and parameters;
and parameters;
–tracking trends;
–characterizing
transport;
–assisting in
forecasting
episodes; and
episodes; and
–assisting in improving
emission inventories.
emission inventories.
•Toxic VOCs sampled by
the PAMS network include
benzene, formaldehyde,
xylenes, toluene, ethylbenzene, styrene, and acetaldehyde.
the PAMS network include
benzene, formaldehyde,
xylenes, toluene, ethylbenzene, styrene, and acetaldehyde.
•PAMS sites make subdaily measurements at the same sites
that are useful in assessing
diurnal trends.
PAMS Sites
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (2006c)
December 2007