beijing air quality

The U.S. Department of State Data Use Statement applies to data available from the Mission China air quality monitoring program, which includes the data portal www.stateair.net. The purpose of these guidelines is to make all interested parties aware of the nature and objective of the data.

• State Air observational data are not fully verified or validated; these data are subject to change, error, and correction. The data and information are in no way official. • If observational data are used for analyses, displayed on web pages, or used for other programs or products, the analysis results, displays, or products must indicate that these data are not fully verified or validated. • Only validated data should be used for reports and data analysis whenever possible. • Air quality data should not be altered in any way and should be disseminated as received. Air quality data should be displayed in accordance with the Air Quality Index (AQI) and corresponding Red Green Blue (RGB) colors as directed in the Guideline for Reporting of Daily Air Quality-Air Quality Index (AQI) http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/memoranda/rg701.pdf. • Publications, analyses, products, presentations, and/or derived information that rely on these data must give attribution to the U.S. Department of State. • Data and information reported by State Air are provided for the express purpose of providing U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad actionable health information related to air pollution.

http://www.stateair.net/web/historical/1/1.html