Note that this standard has been updated and you will need to meet the requirements set out in AS 3580.5.1:2023 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air Determination of oxides of nitrogen - Direct-reading instrumental method.
You may be required to comply with this standard if you intend to operate an airport lessee company, or if you are the occupier of an airport site. This Standard sets out a method for the determination of the concentration of oxides of nitrogen in ambient air to ascertain whether the amount of oxides re under the acceptable limit.
The method is applicable to ambient air containing oxides of nitrogen at a concentration of less than 1 ppm by volume. Nitric oxide and total oxides of nitrogen may be measured. These pollutants are from any stationary activity that involves the burning of fuel.
