For Zoom session attendees, view the Visible Emissions Training Manual (PDF) for initial certification. This manual is available online for 24 hours from the start of each respective Zoom session.
In addition, these forms are the electronic version of documents provided at the Visible Emissions Training classroom presentation. They were created by John M. Cimbala and Wayne R. Pauley, and the authors have provided them for use in the field.
- Sun Shadow Line (PDF)
- Sun Location Line (PDF)
- Description of Source (PDF)
- Summary of Data (PDF)
- Six-Minute Opacity Data Sheet (PDF)
- One-Hour Opacity Data Sheet (PDF)
- The Beaufort Scale (PDF)
Please also reference this publication provided by the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
View these handbooks provided by the Air Resources Board, California Environmental Protection Agency.
- Visible Emissions Evaluations Handbook, Reading Visible Plumes (PDF)
- Fugitive Dust Control Self-Inspection Handbook (PDF)
NOTE: Documents uploaded on this page have not been modified and are in the format as received. Please email accessibility@outreach.psu.edu if you need these documents in an alternate format.