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QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITS OF THE EPA STATE OPERATED PRECIPITATION COLLECTION NETWORK: 1987
Citation:
Eaton, W., C. Moore, R. Murdoch, AND D. Ward. QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITS OF THE EPA STATE OPERATED PRECIPITATION COLLECTION NETWORK: 1987. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/3-89/024 (NTIS PB89161954), 1989.
Description:
The collection of precipitation and the measurement of its constituents are important steps in attaining a better understanding of the distribution and effects of acid rain in the United States. This document is a report of the findings from quality assurance and technical assistance visits made in 1987 to the 29 sites that comprise the State Operated Precipitation Network. The network is staffed mainly by personnel from state environmental agencies and forestry commissions. It is under the overall sponsorship of regional and national offices of the Environmental Protection Agency. Procedures followed in conducting the site visits are described. Results of systems and performance audits are discussed for siting, collection equipment, and field laboratories. This report covers site visits made from May 1987 through October 1987.