Related Experience

Client: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Project: Ambient Air Quality Study
Location: Fort McDowell, AZ
 
Description:
VSI installed and is operating an air quality/meteorological monitoring station for the Yavapai Nation; siting and instrumentation satisfy the requirements of PSD and EPA guidelines. Parameters monitored include wind speed, wind direction, sigma theta, temperature, barometric pressure, ozone and PM10.

Client:Panda Energy International, Inc.
Project: Ambient Air Quality Study
Location: Gila Bend, AZ
 
Description:
VSI installed and is operating a PM10 monitoring site in the vicinity of a proposed power plant; siting and instrumentation satisfy the requirements of PSD and EPA guidelines.

Client: Confidential
Project: Meteorological Monitoring
Location: SW United States
 
Description:
VSI installed and is operating a meteorological monitoring station for a period of one year; siting and instrumentation satisfy the requirements of PSD and EPA guidelines. Parameters monitored include wind speed, wind direction, sigma theta, temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation and precipitation.
Client: El Paso Electric Company
Project: Meteorological Performance Audits
Location: El Paso, TX
 
Description:
Since 1996, VSI has performed semiannual performance audits on meteorological monitoring sites in the vicinity of El Paso, Texas; audits are performed in accordance with PSD and EPA guidelines. Parameters audited include wind speed, wind direction, sigma theta, temperature, delta temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, solar radiation and precipitation.

Client: Universal Propulsion Company
Project: Meteorological Monitoring
Location: Maricopa County, AZ
 
Description:
During 2000-2001, VSI collected PSD-quality meteorological data using its mobile, solar-powered monitoring trailer. Parameters monitored included
wind speed, wind direction, sigma, ambient temperature, delta temperature and solar radiation.

Client: Salt River Project
Project: Ambient Air Quality Study
Location: Gilbert, AZ
 
Description:
VSI is utilizing its mobile air quality platform to collect ambient air quality and meteorological data including wind speed, wind direction, sigma theta, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, oxides of nitrogen and PM10 in the vicinity of a generating station.

Client: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Project: PM10 Saturation Study
Location: Lehi Community
 
Description:
During 2000, VSI monitored PM10 at two residences adjacent to the construction of the 202 Freeway to evaluate particulate matter impacts to the community.

Client: Confidential
Project: Air Quality Monitoring
Location: Los Angeles, CA
 
Description:
During 2000, VSI utilized its mobile air quality platform to collect ambient air quality and meteorological data including wind speed, wind direction, sigma theta, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, oxides of nitrogen and PM10. Hourly and 15-minute average values of the meteorological parameters and gaseous pollutants were obtained.

Client: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Project: Ambient Air Quality Study
Location: Lehi Community/Evergreen Project
 
Description:
During 2000, VSI monitored PM10 at two residences to evaluate potential particulate matter impacts to the community from a sand and rock operation during upwind and downwind conditions.

Client: AVES
Project: LAUSD Env. Investigation
Location: Los Angeles, CA
 
Description:
During 1999, VSI utilized the mobile meteorological platform to support an environmental investigation at a proposed school campus.

Client: Confidential
Project: Air Quality Monitoring
Location: Los Angeles, CA
 
Description:
During 1999, VSI utilized the mobile air quality platform to collect ambient air quality and meteorological data including wind speed, wind direction, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, oxides of nitrogen and PM10. Hourly and 15-minute average values of the meteorological parameters and gaseous pollutants were obtained.

Client: Confidential
Project: Particulate Study
Location: Los Angeles, CA
 
Description:
During 1999, VSI utilized the mobile meteorological platform to support a particulate study. Hourly and 15-minute average values of the meteorological parameters were obtained.

Client: AeroVironment Environmental Services, Inc.
Project: Ambient Air Monitoring Program
Location: Los Angeles International Airport

Description:
During the Fall of 1997 and Spring of 1998, VSI conducted a performance audit of an air monitoring program at the Los Angeles International Airport. The air quality network consisted of four PM10 samplers, a Dasibi Model 3003 CO analyzer, a Monitor Labs Model 8850 SO2 analyzer, and a Monitor Labs Model 8840 NO/NOx analyzer. The meteorological network consisted of wind speed, wind direction, ambient temperature, delta temperature, and solar radiation.


Client: Maricopa County Bureau of Air Pollution Control
Project: Ambient Air Monitoring Program
Location: Maricopa County, AZ

Description:
During 1995-1999, VSI worked on a part-time basis with the Maricopa County Bureau of Air Pollution Control to provide assistance in the upgrade of the county's existing monitoring program. VSI was responsible for the installation and calibration of equipment, the development of automated calibration capabilities, the preparation of standard operating procedures, and the training of personnel. Instrumentation has included Dasibi Model 5008 Calibrators, Dasibi Model 1008-AH Ozone analyzers, TECO Model 48 CO analyzers, TECO Model 43b S02 analyzers, TECO Model 42 NO/NOx analyzers, ESC Model 8800 data loggers, and various other meteorological and air quality instrumentation.


Client: Arizona Public Service Company
Project: Ambient Air Monitoring Program
Location: Joseph City, AZ

Description:
During 1993-1999, VSI conducted semiannual performance and system audits of an air monitoring network near a coal-fired power plant. The meteorological monitoring network included Climatronics instrumentation for wind speed, wind direction, ambient temperature and solar radiation; the air quality network includes PM10 samplers.


Client: Electric Power Research Institute
Project: NARSTO 1995/NARSTO 1996
Location: Northeastern United States

Description:
Working with Sonoma Technology during the summer of 1995 and the summer of 1996, VSI provided technical support in the installation, calibration, and operation of air quality equipment used in the aerial measurement of ozone, oxides of nitrogen, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. Instrumentation included TECO Model 42S NO/NOy, TECO 43S S02, TECO 48S CO and Monitor Labs Model 8410 Ozone analyzers.


Client: National Academy of Sciences
Project: Intersection Modeling, 1995 Denver Field Measurements
Location: Denver, CO

Description:
As a subcontractor to Aerovironment, Inc., VSI provided technical assistance for the installation and calibration of the air monitoring instrumentation. Instrumentation included Dasibi Model 3003 and TECO Model 48 CO analyzers, a modified TECO 41 (CO2) and Milton Roy Model 3300 CO2 analyzers, and various conventional meteorological instrumentation.


Client: National Academy of Sciences
Project: Intersection Modeling, 1994 Tucson Field Measurements
Location: Tucson, AZ

Description:
As a subcontractor to Aerovironment, VSI provided technical support in the installation, calibration and maintenance of an air monitoring network during a six-week carbon monoxide monitoring study and one-week tracer study. Instrumentation included Dasibi Model 3003 and TECO Model 48 carbon monoxide analyzers, ATI sonic anemometers and various conventional meteorological instrumentation


Client: California Air Resources Board
Project: Epidemiology Study
Location: Central and Southern California

Description:
Working with Sonoma Technology during the fall of 1993, VSI provided technical support in the installation and calibration of air monitoring sites at various locations in central and southern California. Instrumentation included Advanced Pollution Instrumentation (API) Model 200 NO/NOx analyzers, API Model 400 Ozone analyzers and TEOM Model 1400a PM10 samplers.


Client: Texas Air Control Board/Dept. of Interior (MMS)
Project: Gulf of Mexico Air Quality Study
Location: Beaumont, TX

Description:
Working with Sonoma Technology during the summer of 1993, VSI provided technical services for the operation, maintenance and calibration of air quality equipment used in the aerial measurement of ozone and oxides of nitrogen. Instrumentation included TECO Model 42 NO/NOx and Monitor Labs Model 8410 Ozone analyzers; VSI also provided technical support for the measurement of carbonyl and reactive organic compounds.


Client: Arizona Department Of Environmental Quality
Project: Tucson Urban Haze Study
Location: Tucson, AZ

Description:
As a subcontractor to Aerovironment, Inc. during the 1992-93 Tucson Haze study, VSI provided the field services for the operation and maintenance of air monitoring equipment at four locations in the greater Tucson area. VSI was responsible for assisting in the installation and calibration of the sampling equipment, their routine operation, and for the transmission of analog and digital data, filter samples and documentation associated with the monitoring. Instrumentation included nephelometers, sequential filter samplers, dichotomous samplers, and meteorological equipment.


Client: North American Weather Consultants (NAWC)
Project: Lake Michigan Ozone Study (LMOS)
Location: Waukegan, ILL

Description:
As a subcontractor to NAWC during the summer of 1991, VSI provided technical services for maintaining air quality equipment used in the aerial measurement of ozone and oxides of nitrogen. Instrumentation included TECO Model 42 NO/NOx and TECO Model 49 Ozone analyzers.


Client: USEPA Region IX
Project: Performance Audits of Air Monitoring Sites
Location: Arizona

Description:
During October of 1990, VSI audited 15 air monitoring sites operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the Maricopa County Bureau of Air Pollution Control, and the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality. Criteria pollutant analyzers audited included CO, Ozone and PM10.


Client: North American Weather Consultants (NAWC)
Project: San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Study (SJVAQS/AUSPEX)
Location: Fresno, CA

Description:
As a subcontractor to NAWC during the 1990 SJVAQS, VSI provided technical services for maintaining air quality equipment used in the aerial measurement of ozone, oxides of nitrogen, and light scattering. Instrumentation included TECO Model 42 NO/NOx analyzers, Scintrex Model LMA-3 NO2 analyzers, Scintrex Model LOZ-3 and modified LMA-3 Ozone analyzers, and MRI Model 1590 nephelometers.


Client: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Project: Urban Haze and PM10 Studies
Location: Phoenix and Tucson, AZ

Description:
During the fall/winter of 1989-90, urban haze and PM10 studies were conducted in the greater Phoenix and Tucson areas. As a subcontractor to the Desert Research Institute, VSI provided the field services for the two study locations. VSI was responsible for assisting in the procurement and installation of the sampling equipment at the 13 monitoring sites; the calibration, maintenance, and routine operation of the sites; and for the transmission of analog and digital data, filter samples, and documentation associated with the monitoring program. Instrumentation included nephelometers, NO/NOx analyzers, sequential filter samplers, dichotomous samplers, a tape sampler, an EPA Visibility Van, meteorological and photographic equipment.

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