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The AQMG serves as the focal point on air pollution modeling techniques for other EPA headquarters staff, EPA regional Offices, and State and local environmental agencies. It coordinates with the EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) on the development of new models and techniques, as well as wider issues of atmospheric research. Finally, the AQMG conducts modeling analyses to support the policy and regulatory decisions of the EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS). | The AQMG serves as the focal point on air pollution modeling techniques for other EPA headquarters staff, EPA regional Offices, and State and local environmental agencies. It coordinates with the EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) on the development of new models and techniques, as well as wider issues of atmospheric research. Finally, the AQMG conducts modeling analyses to support the policy and regulatory decisions of the EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS). | ||
==Projects maintained by the AQMG== | ==Projects maintained by the AQMG== | ||
The AQMG maintains the following specific projects: | The AQMG maintains the following specific projects: | ||
* Air Quality | * Air Quality analyses to support modeling | ||
* [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidanceindex.htm Air Quality Modeling Guidelines] | * [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidanceindex.htm Air Quality Modeling Guidelines] | ||
* [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersionindex.htm Dispersion Modeling] | * [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersionindex.htm Dispersion Modeling] | ||
* Emissions | * Emissions inventories for regional modeling | ||
* Guidance on | * Guidance on modeling for new National Ambient Air Standards (NAAQS) | ||
* Meteorological | * Meteorological data guidance and modeling | ||
* [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidance_clearinghouse.htm Model Clearinghouse] | * [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidance_clearinghouse.htm Model Clearinghouse] | ||
* Multimedia Modeling | * Multimedia Modeling | ||
* PM | * Particulate Matter (PM) data analysis and PM modeling | ||
* [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_prefrec.htm Preferred/Recommended Models] [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_alt.htm Alternative Models] [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_screening.htm Screening Models] | * [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_prefrec.htm Preferred/Recommended Models] [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_alt.htm Alternative Models] [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_screening.htm Screening Models] | ||
* Regional | * Regional and urban ozone modeling | ||
* Roadway | * Roadway intersection modeling | ||
* [http://www.epa.gov./scram001/ Support Center For Regulatory Air Models (SCRAM)] | * [http://www.epa.gov./scram001/ Support Center For Regulatory Air Models (SCRAM)] | ||
* Visibility and regional haze modeling | |||
* Visibility and | |||
==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
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*{{cite book | author=Beychok, M.R. | title=Fundamentals Of Stack Gas Dispersion| edition=4th Edition| publisher=self-published | year=2005 | id=ISBN 0-9644588-0-2}} [http://www.air-dispersion.com www.air-dispersion.com] | *{{cite book | author=Beychok, M.R. | title=Fundamentals Of Stack Gas Dispersion| edition=4th Edition| publisher=self-published | year=2005 | id=ISBN 0-9644588-0-2}} [http://www.air-dispersion.com www.air-dispersion.com] | ||
*{{cite book | author=Schnelle, Jr., Karl B. and Dey, Partha R. | title=Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Compliance Guide| publisher=McGraw-Hill | year=2000 | id=ISBN 0-07-058059-6 }} | *{{cite book | author=Schnelle, Jr., Karl B. and Dey, Partha R. | title=Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Compliance Guide| publisher=McGraw-Hill | year=2000 | id=ISBN 0-07-058059-6}} | ||
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Revision as of 23:20, 1 February 2008
The Air Quality Modeling Group (AQMG) is part of the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards in the U.S. EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) and provides leadership and direction on the full range of air quality models, air pollution dispersion models and other mathematical simulation techniques used in assessing pollution control strategies and the impacts of air pollution sources.
The AQMG is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
Overview of the AQMG's responsibilities
The AQMG serves as the focal point on air pollution modeling techniques for other EPA headquarters staff, EPA regional Offices, and State and local environmental agencies. It coordinates with the EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) on the development of new models and techniques, as well as wider issues of atmospheric research. Finally, the AQMG conducts modeling analyses to support the policy and regulatory decisions of the EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS).
Projects maintained by the AQMG
The AQMG maintains the following specific projects:
- Air Quality analyses to support modeling
- Air Quality Modeling Guidelines
- Dispersion Modeling
- Emissions inventories for regional modeling
- Guidance on modeling for new National Ambient Air Standards (NAAQS)
- Meteorological data guidance and modeling
- Model Clearinghouse
- Multimedia Modeling
- Particulate Matter (PM) data analysis and PM modeling
- Preferred/Recommended Models Alternative Models Screening Models
- Regional and urban ozone modeling
- Roadway intersection modeling
- Support Center For Regulatory Air Models (SCRAM)
- Visibility and regional haze modeling
Further reading
For those who are unfamiliar with air pollution dispersion modelling and would like to learn more about the subject, it is suggested that either one of the following books be read:
- Turner, D.B. (1994). Workbook of atmospheric dispersion estimates: an introduction to dispersion modeling, 2nd Edition. CRC Press. ISBN 1-56670-023-X. www.crcpress.com
- Beychok, M.R. (2005). Fundamentals Of Stack Gas Dispersion, 4th Edition. self-published. ISBN 0-9644588-0-2. www.air-dispersion.com
- Schnelle, Jr., Karl B. and Dey, Partha R. (2000). Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Compliance Guide. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-058059-6.