Applications of General Meteorological Models to Air Quality Problenns

R. A. Anthes, T. T. Warner

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Abstract

Some of the potential applications of general meteorological models to air quality problems of mesoscale flows are discussed. Although general models are relatively expensive, they are easily modified to treat many complicated problems that are not amenable to solution by simpler methods. Results from two meteorological models are presented to illustrate the versatility of the models. The first is a relatively simple model of the atmospheric mixed layer. A 6-h, real-data forecast is shown. The second model is a more general three-dimensional model which is capable of treating a variety of meteorological problems. A 12-h, real-data forecast of flow and precipitation over the United States is summarized. Then the model is applied to a regional-scale simulation of light wind conditions. Finally, the model is applied to small-scale flow under stable conditions over complex terrain.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAir Quality Meteorology and Atmospheric Ozone
EditorsA. L. Morris, R. C. Barras
PublisherASTM International
Pages304-328
Number of pages25
ISBN (Electronic)9780803102750
DOIs
StatePublished - 1978
Event1977 Symposium on Air Quality Meteorology and Atmospheric Ozone - Boulder, United States
Duration: Jul 31 1977Aug 6 1977

Publication series

NameASTM Special Technical Publication
VolumeSTP 653
ISSN (Print)0066-0558

Conference

Conference1977 Symposium on Air Quality Meteorology and Atmospheric Ozone
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoulder
Period07/31/7708/6/77

Keywords

  • air pollution
  • air quality models
  • mesoscale models
  • meteorology
  • mixed layer
  • ozone

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