IMPACT OF LONG-RANGE TRANSPORT ON OZONE POLLUTION IN THE OKLAHOMA CITY METRO AREA

摘要

The data analysis provides evidence that the OKC air quality is affected by long-range transport of pollutants from upwind areas. During the summer months southerly wind directions are dominant and accordingly pollutants transport from Texas is a major concern. However, the analysis of the acquired air quality and meteorology data permits only qualitative predictions concerning the correlation between local and regional scale pollution levels. In order to quantify the contribution of local versus regional scale emissions a photochemical modeling study must be performed, in which the modeling domain should cover the area of the state of Oklahoma and a significant part of Texas.