The Environmentally protected Beta Attenuation Monitor (E-BAM) provides real time
mass measurement of selected size particles in ambient air samples. This instrument is
used in national and local air monitoring networks to provide continuous data on the
mass concentrations of various potential measurements including total suspended
particulates (TSP), particulate matter (PM) of 10µm, 2.5µm, or 1µm aerodynamic
diameter and less in ground level ambient air.
The procedure described in this document is for the operation of E-BAM samplers
reporting data to the NAPS and AENV network.
The operating manual supplied by the instrument manufacturer (Met One document no.
E-Sampler-9800 rev F) provides detailed installation and operating procedures. Those
procedures are part of this operating method.
