Ambient Monitoring

Bison Engineering has been building and operating ambient monitoring and meteorological monitoring networks since 1980. Bison’s past and current ambient monitoring projects are located throughout the Western U.S. with extensive work in the Rocky Mountain Region and the Pacific Northwest. This experience includes work in PSD, Class I, non-attainment and other environmentally sensitive areas. Bison’s proven track record in measurement, evaluation and prediction of pollution effects on the environment allow us to develop techniques to track and coordinate large amounts of data with high recovery rates. So whether you need a simple monitoring station or a complex wireless ambient/meteorological station – Bison can help!

Bison Engineering’s experience in Ambient Monitoring includes:

PM10 sampling using mass high and low volume samplers
PM2.5 sampling using reference method and beta-gauge technology
Total settled particulate (dustfall) collection
In-house processing of dustfall samples, PM10 and PM2.5 filters in a climate controlled laboratory
Meteorological stations
Gaseous Pollutants including NOx, Ozone, SO2, H2S, and CO
Wireless and/or network enabled stations

Our services include monitoring plan development, equipment and location selection, quality control/assurance manuals, installation, system audits/calibrations/certifications and operation. We work with our clients to ascertain the appropriate level of services needed. Whatever your ambient monitoring needs are, Bison can help!

Ambient Monitoring Team

Christopher P. Hiltunen, P.E.
Project Engineer

Don V. Milmine, E.I.T.
Project Engineer

Jeffrey S. Bell
Senior Environmental Technician