TCEQ Monitor Operations Section
Status
Existing
Description
The regional Section office measures emissions (e.g. using sampling stations). The Section office is part of TCEQ's Air Quality Division.
Stakeholders
Physical Objects
Functional Objects
| Functional Object |
Description |
User Defined |
| Emissions Connected Vehicle Monitoring |
'Emissions Connected Vehicle Monitoring' collects emissions data reported by passing vehicles and uses this data to support air quality management and planning. Coordination with traffic management supports air quality–responsive management of traffic. |
False |
| Emissions Data Collection |
'Emissions Data Collection' collects and stores air quality and emissions management information that is collected in the course of Emissions Management Center operations. This data can be used directly by operations personnel or it can be made available to other data users and archives in the region. |
False |
| Emissions Data Management |
'Emissions Data Management' collects and stores air quality and vehicle emissions information by remotely monitoring and controlling area wide and point sensors. General air quality measures are distributed as general traveler information and also may be used in demand management programs. Collected roadside emissions are analyzed and used to detect, identify, and notify concerned parties regarding vehicles that exceed emissions standards. |
False |
| Emissions Zone Management |
'Emissions Zone Management' identifies existing and potential emissions hot spots and coordinates with transportation agencies and their systems to establish low emissions zones to manage air quality in these areas. Through this coordination, the geographic boundary, restrictions, and pricing for the low emissions zone are established and adjusted. |
False |
Physical Standards
| SDO |
Document # |
Title |
User Defined |
| NEMA |
NEMA TS 8 |
Cyber and Physical Security for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) |
False |
Interfaces To
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