Assessment of data intercomparability and data quality for multiple open-path FTIR systems

There exists little information concerning the quality of data generated from open-path Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (OP-FTIR) systems as applied to measuring toxic air pollutants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region VII conducted a study designed to assess the intercomparability and data quality for several OP-FTIR systems. This paper describes the design of the study, presents the resulting data, and discusses the conclusions reached.© (1993) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.