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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain general concepts of ambient monitor site selection and considerations and procedures for selecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter (PM10) ambient monitoring sites.

Please note that this course should be considered supplemental material, as there is no course exam associated with it. Therefore, learners who take this course will not receive a course completion certificate.

Course topics include:

• Use of monitoring data and related monitor siting objectives
• Special considerations associated with SO2 and PM10 monitoring
• Procedures and criteria for site selection for SO2 and PM10 monitors
• Rationale for SO2 and PM10 siting criteria
• Network design and probe siting criteria for SO2 and PM10 SLAMS, NAMS, and PSD monitoring station

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