Real-time Data

As an example for measuring regional real-time ozone data, we chose the data of Sacramento (June 06, 2004). You will be informed about the monitoring site and the AQI (Air Quality Index).

  • Airport Rd.: 20 at 10 AM
  • Auburn: 30 at 10 AM
  • Colfax: 31 at 10 AM
  • Cool: 35 at 10 AM
  • Davis: 25 at 10 AM
  • Del Paso Manor: 15 at 10 AM
  • Elk Grove: 19 at 10 AM
  • Folsom: 26 at 10 AM
  • Grass Valley: 34 at 10 AM
  • North Highlands: 20 at 10 AM
  • Placerville: 38 at 10 AM
  • Roseville: 16 at 10 AM
  • Sacramento – T St.: 16 at 10 AM
  • Sloughhouse: 23 at 10 AM
  • Woodland: 22 at 10 AM
  • Yuba City: 21 at 10 AM

The Air Quality Index showed that no city was in danger. In the following the AQI Index Values will be described.

  • 0 – 50: This is a good health category. The air quality is all right and there is a small or no risk for air pollution.
  • 51 – 100: This is a moderate health category. Sensitive people are advised to avoid extensive outdoor activities.
  • 101 – 150: This category contains a value that is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Especially children and adults with asthma or other respiratory diseases should avoid the most outdoor actions.
  • 151 – 200: This is already unhealthy. Everyone is advised to avoid extensive outdoor actions.
  • 201 – 300: This is a very unhealthy category. Everyone should avoid the most outdoor actions.
  • 301 – 500: Extremely unhealthy! Hazardous! Everyone is advised to stay at home and avoid every kind of outdoor action.