PM2.5 Monitoring Site
Monitoring v5 Site
This is a tool that aggregates monitoring data for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from a number of sources.
The site is designed to allow data from the past 10 days to be accessed and visualized quickly. More functionality can be found in the AirMonitor R Package.
Disclaimer: Tools are provided for research purposes only, and may not accurately reflect what happened due to numerous reasons. Data are provisional; obtain data from original sources for official purposes. Use at own risk.
Tool Links
Current Version(s):
version 5 (public version), URL: https://tools.airfire.org/monitoring/v5/
version 5 ARA (restricted to ARAs, see page ARA Version page for more info)
Past Versions:
version 4 (deprecated) (2024)
version 3 (no longer available)
Compatibility
This tool works best under Google Chrome. Internet Explorer / Edge browsers in particular may have issues and features are not guaranteed to work.
Questions
Air Resource Advisors should post questions / issues to the WFAQRP > #monitoring-site channel.
External inquiries may be directed to Dr. Sim Larkin, US Forest Service, AirFire, sim.larkin (at) usda.gov
Credits
The Monitoring Site is a tool developed by the USFS AirFire Team in conjunction with the University of Washington's School of Environmental and Forestry Sciences (UW SEFS).
Original design and concept:
Original Concept and Project Lead: Sim Larkin, USFS AirFire
Lead Developer: Jonathan Callahan, DRI
Additional Development
Supporting Database, Compatibility, and Other Capabilities: Joel Dubowy, UW SEFS
Funding for the Monitoring Site is provided by the USFS, National Fire Plan, and DOI.
