# The Air Quality Limit Values (Scotland) Regulations 2001, Paragraph


The following data-quality objectives for the required accuracy of assessment methods, of minimum time coverage and of data capture of measurement are laid down to guide quality assurance programmes.
Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen
Particulate matter and lead
Continuous measurement
Accuracy
15%
25%
Minimum data capture
90%
90%
Indicative measurement
Accuracy
25%
50%
Minimum data capture
90%
90%
Minimum time coverage
14% (One measurement a week at random, evenly distributed over the year, or eight weeks evenly distributed over the year.)
14% (One measurement a week at random, evenly distributed over the year, or eight weeks evenly distributed over the year.)
Modelling
Accuracy:
Hourly averages
50%–60%
Daily averages
50%
Annual averages
30%
50%
Objective estimation
Accuracy:
75%
100%

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/224/schedule/5/part/I/paragraph/wrapper11n1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-quality-limit-values-scotland-regulations-2001/schedule-5/part-I/paragraph-wrapper11n1
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