Guidance for the Performance Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Air Quality Modeling Systems for Particulate Matter and Visibility

2000 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 588-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Seigneur ◽  
Betty Pun ◽  
Prasad Pai ◽  
Jean-François Louis ◽  
Paul Solomon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Air Quality Modeling ◽  
Modeling Systems ◽  
Quality Modeling

scholarly journals Overview of Model Inter-Comparison in Japan’s Study for Reference Air Quality Modeling (J-STREAM)

Atmosphere ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoru Chatani ◽  
Kazuyo Yamaji ◽  
Tatsuya Sakurai ◽  
Syuichi Itahashi ◽  
Hikari Shimadera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Air Quality Modeling ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Common Input ◽  
Quality Modeling ◽  
Photochemical Ozone ◽  
Secondary Air

The inter-comparison of regional air quality models is an effective way to understand uncertainty in ambient pollutant concentrations simulated using various model configurations, as well as to find ways to improve model performance. Based on the outcomes and experiences of Japanese projects thus far, a new model inter-comparison project called Japan’s study for reference air quality modeling (J-STREAM) has begun. The objective of J-STREAM is to establish reference air quality modeling for source apportionment and effective strategy making to suppress secondary air pollutants including PM2.5 and photochemical ozone in Japan through model inter-comparison. The first phase focuses on understanding the ranges and limitations in ambient PM2.5 and ozone concentrations simulated by participants using common input datasets. The second phase focuses on issues revealed in previous studies in simulating secondary inorganic aerosols, as well as on the three-dimensional characteristics of photochemical ozone as a new target. The third phase focuses on comparing source apportionments and sensitivities under heavy air pollution episodes simulated by participating models. Detailed understanding of model performance, uncertainty, and possible improvements to urban-scale air pollution involving secondary pollutants, as well as detailed sector-wise source apportionments over megacities in Japan are expected.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document