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Archived Network SOPs

Replaced July 2022


SOP 126 Site Selection (6/2021)

SOP 126 Appendix E Open Shelter Specifications

SOP 151 Installation of Samplers (06/2021)

SOP 201 Sampler Maintenance by Site Operators (06/2021)

SOP 226 Annual Site Maintenance (06/2021)

TI 226 A-H Technical Instructions (06/2021)

SOP 251 Sample Handling (06/2021)

SOP 251 TI Documents (06/2021)

SOP 276 Optical Absorption Analysis (06/2021)

TI 276 A-C Technical Instructions (06/2021)

SOP 301 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (06/2021)

TI 301 A-C Technical Instructions (06/2021)

SOP 351 Data Processing and Validation (06/2021)


Replaced July 2021


SOP 126 Site Selection (07/2020)

SOP 126 Appendix E Open Shelter Specifications

SOP 151 Installation of Samplers (07/2020)

SOP 201 Sampler Maintenance by Site Operators (07/2020)

SOP 226 Annual Site Maintenance (07/2020)

TI 226 A-H Technical Instructions (07/2020)

SOP 251 Sample Handling (07/2020)

SOP 251 TI Documents (07/2020)

SOP 276 Optical Absorption Analysis (07/2020)

TI 276 A-C Technical Instructions (07/2020)

SOP 301 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (07/2020)

TI 301 A-C Technical Instructions (07/2020)

SOP 351 Data Processing and Validation (07/2020)


Replaced July 2020


SOP 126 Site Selection (06/2019)

SOP 126 Appendix E Open Shelter Specifications

SOP 151 Installation of Samplers (06/2019)

SOP 201 Sampler Maintenance by Site Operators (06/2019)

SOP 226 Annual Site Maintenance (06/2019)

TI 226 A-H Technical Instructions (06/2019)

SOP 251 Sample Handling (06/2019)

SOP 251 TI Documents (06/2019)

SOP 276 Optical Absorption Analysis (06/2019)

TI 276 A-E Technical Instructions (06/2019)

SOP 301 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (06/2019)

TI 301 A-E Technical Instructions (06/2019)

SOP 301 Attachment 1 (06/2019)

SOP 301 Attachment 2 (06/2019)

SOP 351 Data Processing and Validation (06/2019)


Replaced June 2019


SOP 126 Site Selection (12/2017)

SOP 126 Appendix E Open Shelter Specifications

SOP 151 Installation of Samplers (12/2017)

SOP 201 Sampler Maintenance by Site Operators (12/2017)

SOP 226 Annual Site Maintenance (12/2017)

TI 226 A-H Technical Instructions (12/2017)

SOP 251 Sample Handling (12/2017)

SOP 251 TI Documents (12/2017)

SOP 276 Optical Absorption Analysis (12/2017)

TI 276 A-E Technical Instructions (12/2017)

SOP 301 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (12/2017)

TI 301 A-E Technical Instructions (12/2017)

SOP 351 Data Processing and Validation (12/2017)


Replaced January 2018


SOP 126 Site Selection (1/2016)

SOP 151 Installation of Samplers (10/2015)

SOP 201 Sampler Maintenance by Site Operators (1/2016)

SOP 226 Annual Site Maintenance (2/2016)

TI 226A Site Maintenance for Field Technician

TI 226B Flow Check

TI 226C Calibration

TI 226D Denuders

TI 226E Leak Check

TI 226F Controller Repair

TI 226G Field Safety Plan

TI 226H Calibration of Flow Check DevicesSOP 251 Sample Handling (11/2015)

SOP 251 TI DocumentsSOP 276 Optical Absorption Analysis (10/2015)

TI 276A Preparation for HIPS

TI 276B HIPS Logs and Tray Check

TI 276C Performing HIPS analysis

TI 276D QA QC of Analysis of Loaded Filters Using HIPSSOP 301 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (10/2015)

TI 301A LN2 Fill and Detector Calibrations

TI 301B Tray File Web Creation

TI 301C Sample Change

TI 301D XRF Data Processing

TI 301E Routine QAQC Checks

TI 301F Level I Validation

SOP 351 Data Processing and Validation (3/2016)


Previous versions of the SOPs


SOP 101 Procurement and Acceptance Testing (2/1997)

TI 101A Filter Procurement and Acceptance Testing

TI 101B Sampler Construction and Testing

TI 101C Sampler Wiring Diagrams

TI 101D Filter Cassette ConstructionSOP 126 Site Selection – Version 2 (7/2008)

SOP 151 Installation of Samplers (6/2013)

SOP 176 Calibration, Programming, and Site Documentation (9/1996)

TI 176A Calibration of Audit Devices Using Spirometer

TI 176B Final Flow Rate Audit Calculations

TI 176C Flow Rate Audits and AdjustmentSOP 201 Sampler Maintenance by Site Operators – Version 3 (6/2005)

TI 201A IMPROVE Aerosol Sampler Version II Operating Procedures Manual

SIS SOP 0303 Sampler Interface System (4/2003)

TI 201B Forms for Flow Audits by Site OperatorsSOP 226 Annual Site Maintenance (7/2013)

SOP 226 TI Documents (7/2013)

SOP 251 Sample Handling (4/2013)

SOP 251 TI Documents (4/2013)

SOP 276 Optical Absorption Analysis (7/2013)

SOP 276 TI Documents (7/2013)

SOP 301 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (1/2014)

SOP 301 TI Documents (1/2014)

SOP 326 PIXE and PESA Analysis (2/1997)

SOP 351 Data Processing and Validation Version 2 (7/2008)

The IMPROVE aerosol quality management plan and quality assurance project plan can be found hereSOP 126 Site Selection – Version 1 (9/1996)

Procedures for site selection (2/1999)

SOP 151 Installation of Samplers (9/96)

TI 151A Installation of Controller Module

SOP 201 Sampler Maintenance by site operators – Version 1 (2/1997)

TI 201A IMPROVE Aerosol Sampler Version I Operating Procedures Manual (2/1997)

SOP 226 Annual Site Maintenance (9/1996)

SOP 251 Sample Handling (9/1996)

SOP 251 Sample Handling (1999)

SOP 251 TI Documents (1999)

SOP 276 Optical Absorption Analysis (12/1996)

SOP 301 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (2/1997)

SOP 351 Data Processing and Validation – Version 1 (10/1997)