ASTM D1357-95(2019)
Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere

Standard No.

ASTM D1357-95(2019)

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM D1357-95(2019)

Scope

1.1 The purpose of this practice is to present the broad concepts of sampling the ambient air for the concentrations of contaminants. Detailed procedures are not discussed. General principles in planning a sampling program are given including guidelines for the selection of sites and the location of the air sampling inlet. 1.2 Investigations of atmospheric contaminants involve the study of a heterogeneous mass under uncontrolled conditions. Interpretation of the data derived from the air sampling program must often be based on the statistical theory of probability. Extreme care must be observed to obtain measurements over a sufficient length of time to obtain results that may be considered representative. 1.3 The variables that may affect the contaminant concentrations are the atmospheric stability (temperature-height profile), turbulence, wind speed and direction, solar radiation, precipitation, topography, emission rates, chemical reaction rates for their formation and decomposition, and the physical and chemical properties of the contaminant. To obtain concentrations of gaseous contaminants in terms of weight per unit volume, the ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure at the location sampled must be known. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D1357-95(2019) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D3249 Standard Practice for General Ambient Air Analyzer Procedures*， 2019-10-01 Update
• ASTM D3614 Standard Guide for Laboratories Engaged in Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres and Emissions

ASTM D1357-95(2019) history

• 2019 ASTM D1357-95(2019) Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
• 1995 ASTM D1357-95(2011) Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
• 2005 ASTM D1357-95(2005) Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
• 1995 ASTM D1357-95(2000) Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere