2023 Air Sensors Quality Assurance Workshop

Workshop Materials

• All registered attendees have access to the recordings and other materials from the workshop on Whova.

• EPA continues to work on publicly posting the recordings from this event; however, this process will take several weeks while we make all files are accessible (i.e., 508 compliant). Please continue checking this event website for updates.

Logistics

Dates	July 25-27, 2023
Location	Sheraton Imperial Hotel at RTP 4700 Emperor Blvd Durham, NC 27703
Event Type	Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)
Registration Cost	Free

All registered attendees have access to Whova, the workshop's hybrid event platform.

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Overview

The need for more accurate air sensor data is crucial as air agencies and other organizations rapidly install air sensor networks across the United States and world. The 2023 Air Sensors Quality Assurance (QA) Workshop will help the air sensor community better understand established and emerging QA methods for collecting accurate air sensor data and any associated limitations.

The workshop will be a 3-day hybrid event for both in-person and virtual attendees and presenters, and will include presentations and panel discussions with various air sensor experts. The event will provide a forum for these experts to present beneficial information on the state of the science surrounding air sensors QA. EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) and EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) are co-sponsoring the 2023 Air Sensors QA Workshop.

Who should attend this workshop?

This workshop will focus on the exchange of in-depth technical information about the quality assurance of air sensors. The event is intended for sensor users who are responsible for reviewing data, finding outliers, applying correction factors, and identifying limitations of the collected data. This likely includes experienced air quality professionals such as:

• Experts and researchers focused on the performance of air sensor networks.
• Air sensor network data managers.
• State, local, and tribal air agencies. 
• Consulting agencies who assist stakeholders with air sensor networks. 
• Air sensor manufacturers. 
• EPA headquarters and regional staff.

If you are looking for more information on air sensors, please visit the EPA's Air Sensor Toolbox. 

Workshop Agenda

The general workshop air sensor topics include:

• Quality Assurance for Particulate Matter, Ozone, Nitrogen Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Volatile Organic Compounds Sensors
• Algorithms, Methods, Procedures, and Statistics for Quality Assurance
• Data Aggregation and Data Fusion
• Quality Assurance for Fenceline Sensors
• Limitations and Cautions of Using Air Sensor Data
• Manufacturer Quality Assurance
• And more!

Detailed Agenda 

Registration (Closed)

• There are no registration fees associated with attending the workshop.
  • In-person attendees are responsible for their travel, lodging, food, and other associated costs. 
  • The venue anticipates having a streamlined process for purchasing lunch each day of the workshop. 
• Workshop registration includes access to the workshop proceedings either in-person or virtually.
  • All attendees regardless of attendance type will receive access to Whova, the workshop's hybrid event platform.
  • EPA intends to post recordings of the event after the workshop concludes, but we are still working on the logistics and timeline for this to occur.

Exhibitors

All exhibitors regardless of attendance type will have access to the workshop's hybrid event platform for networking with both in-person and virtual attendees. At this time, all exhibitor spots have been filled. 

List of Exhibitors 

Disclaimers

• The workshop is open to the public and to those located outside of the United States.
• The workshop will be video-taped and the videos may be posted to EPA’s website following the workshop.
• Photos will be taken at the workshop for use on EPA’s website and future EPA reports, presentations, and social media.