Continuous monitoring of ATS is required at a minimum interval of what?

• A. 5 minutes
• B. 15 minutes
• C. 30 minutes
• D. 60 minutes

Answer: (B)

Continuous monitoring cadence is set to ensure you detect any performance issues or discharges quickly enough to take timely corrective action. The minimum interval of 15 minutes provides enough data resolution to spot short spikes or excursions from the ATS’s targets without creating an overwhelming amount of data. If you sampled more frequently, like every 5 minutes, it would be more data-heavy without always adding meaningful insight. If you sampled less frequently, such as every 30 or 60 minutes, short-term deviations could go unnoticed and undermine compliance and environmental protection. So, 15 minutes strikes the right balance and is the standard minimum for continuous ATS monitoring.