Air Quality Modeling Group
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The Air Quality Modeling Group (AQMG) is 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 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 is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) and provides leadership and direction on the full range of air quality models, air pollution dispersion models
Atmospheric dispersion modeling
Atmospheric dispersion modeling is the mathematical simulation of how air pollutants disperse in the ambient atmosphere. It is performed with computer programs that solve the mathematical equations and algorithms which simulate the pollutant dispersion...
and other mathematical simulation techniques used in assessing pollution control strategies and the impacts of air pollution sources.
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 is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
Projects maintained by the AQMG
The AQMG maintains the following specific projects:- Air Quality Analyses to Support Modeling
- Air Quality Modeling Guidelines
- Dispersion Modeling Computer Codes
- Dispersion Modeling
- Emissions Inventories For Regional Modeling
- Guidance on Modeling for New NAAQS & Regional Haze
- Meteorological Data Guidance and Modeling
- Model Clearinghouse
- Models-3/Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ)
- Models3 Applications Team, Outreach and Training Coordination
- Multimedia Modeling
- PM Data Analysis and PM Modeling
- Preferred/Recommended Models Alternative Models Screening Models
- Regional Ozone Modeling
- Roadway Intersection Modeling
- Support Center For Regulatory Air Models (SCRAM)
- Urban Ozone Modeling
- Visibility and Regional Haze Modeling
See also
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- Bibliography of atmospheric dispersion modeling
- Air Quality Modelling and Assessment Unit (AQMAU)
- Air Resources LaboratoryAir Resources LaboratoryThe Air Resources Laboratory is an air quality and climate laboratory in the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research which is an operating unit within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the UNited States...
- AP 42 Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission FactorsAP 42 Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission FactorsThe AP 42 Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, was first published by the U.S. Public Health Service in 1968. In 1972, it was revised and issued as the second edition by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . In 1985, the subsequent fourth edition was split into two volumes...
- Atmospheric dispersion modelingAtmospheric dispersion modelingAtmospheric dispersion modeling is the mathematical simulation of how air pollutants disperse in the ambient atmosphere. It is performed with computer programs that solve the mathematical equations and algorithms which simulate the pollutant dispersion...
- Atmospheric Studies GroupAtmospheric Studies GroupThe Atmospheric Studies Group is a part of TRC Solutions, a subsidiary of TRC Companies, Inc. headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts. The ASG provides research and consulting services in the environmental and physical sciences with major emphasis on:...
- :Category:Air dispersion modeling
- List of atmospheric dispersion models
- Met OfficeMet OfficeThe Met Office , is the United Kingdom's national weather service, and a trading fund of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills...
- UK Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Liaison CommitteeUK Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Liaison CommitteeThe UK Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Liaison Committee is composed of representatives from UK governmental departments, agencies and research organizations as well as from non-governmental organizations and groups...
- UK Dispersion Modelling BureauUK Dispersion Modelling BureauThe UK Dispersion Modelling Bureau is part of the Met Office which is the UK's national weather and meteorological service...
Further reading
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