MCERTS: standards for environmental data acquisition and handling systems
This describes the performance standards, test procedures and general requirements for manufacturers and developers of environmental data acquisition and handling systems.
Applies to England
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The Environment Agency set up its Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) to provide a framework of standards you can use to monitor things that affect the environment.
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Last updated 9 September 2024 + show all updates
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Updated the end of section C1 to add a sentence that was missing: "When determining mass emissions, you may apply the calibration function and conversion to standard conditions directly to the FLD (that is to 1-minute averages)."
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Changed title to data acquisition and handling systems. Deleted explanatory text about the development and background to the standard. Deleted generic software and data management diagrams. Integrated notes that contain requirements into main text. Deleted informative notes that have over time become common practice. Combined sector C1 and C2 to produce a single section about continuous emissions monitoring. Added references to BS EN 17255 Parts 1, 2 and 3 and provided some information on the use of Parts 1 and 2. Deleted information from Part C3 and stated this information is available on request from the certification body. Deleted flow charts on certification process. Deleted Annex B -definitions. Updated information about audits done by the certification body. Changed publication format from PDF to webpage (HTML).
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Correction to an email address and contact detail.
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