Overview
The FAQS research team is using a system of meteorological, emissions, and air quality computer models (note 1) to
characterize the major and minor factors that affect air quality in Augusta, Macon, and Columbus, Georgia.
The models are used to study past episodes of poor air quality and to evaluate potential future actions that,
if implemented, may reduce the incidence of air pollution and its associated impacts.
The modeling analysis consists of the following elements:
- Develop an air quality modeling protocol that describes the background, objectives, and procedures to be followed in the modeling analysis;
- Test and construct the Models-3 air quality modeling system;
- Develop and prepare all input datasets needed to run the Models-3 air quality modeling system;
- Collect observational datasets to evaluate model performance and to help in post-processing analysis;
- Evaluate and document Models-3 performance for the base year episodes (e.g. 1999, 2000, and 2002);
- Develop, prepare, and apply input datasets for future year baseline episodes (e.g. 2007 and 2012);
- Apply Models-3 to explore the sensitivity of various air quality metrics to changes in various emissions;
- Use the sensitivity analysis to develop specific emissions reduction strategies;
- Apply Models-3 using selected emissions reduction strategies to evaluate the efficacy of the actions to attain air quality goals; and
- Document all Models-3 air quality modeling analyses and present findings to stakeholders for review.
Modeling Products Available for Download
pdf = Adobe Acrobat
doc = Microsoft-Word
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ppt = Microsoft-Powerpoint
xls = Microsoft-Excel
gz = GNU zip compression |
| Modeling Protocol (4/21/01) |
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| Meteorology Report for the August 11-20, 2000 episode (2/28/03) |
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| Emissions Inventory Report for the August 11-20, 2000 episode (April 2003) |
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| Non Electric Generating Unit Point Sources for 2000 and 2007 in NIF format (note 2 & 3) |
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| Area Sources for 2000 in NIF format (note 2 & 3) |
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| Area Sources for 2007 in NIF format (note 2 & 3) |
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| Non-road Mobile Sources for 2000 in NIF format (note 2 & 3) |
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| Non-road Mobile Sources for 2007 in NIF format (note 2 & 3) |
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| On-road Mobile Sources for 2000 in NIF format (note 2 & 3) |
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| On-road Mobile Sources for 2007 in NIF format (note 2 & 3) |
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| Biogenic Sources for 2000 in NIF format (note 2 & 3) |
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| Area, mobile, non-road, and biogenic sources for 2000 in IDA format (note 2 & 3) |
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| Area, mobile, and non-road sources for 2007 in IDA format (note 2 & 3) |
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| Air Quality Modeling of the August 11-20, 2000 Episode for the Fall Line Air Quality Study - Draft Final Report
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pdf = Adobe Acrobat
doc = Microsoft-Word
zip = zip compression |
ppt = Microsoft-Powerpoint
xls = Microsoft-Excel
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Notes:
1. The meteorological model used is the PSU/NCAR-MM5.
The emissions processors used are SMOKE,
BEIS3, and
MOBILE6.
The air quality model is Models-3/CMAQ. Collectively these models
constitute the Community Modeling and Analysis System.
2. Emissions data are presented here in
National Emissions Inventory Input Format (NIF) and the Inventory Data Analyzer (IDA) format of
SMOKE. Also note that large point sources in general and
electric generating units in particular are required to operate
continuous emissions monitors and report their
emissions to the US EPA. Emissions data from these sources were acquired from the US EPA's
Clean Air Information System.
3. Questions or comments directly related to the format or content of the emissions files may be
directed to Drs. Yongtao Hu or
Ted Russell.
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