Application of Photochemical Models. Volume I. The Use of Photochemical Models in Urban Ozone Studies

摘要

This document describes procedures for application of photochemical models in the development of State Implementation Plans. Based largely on recent experience gained in photochemical model applications in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Denver, the guidance is directed toward potential model users in other ozone non-attainment areas. The guidance covers the following tasks: model selection; data collection and model input preparation including meteorological and topographical data, emission inventory data, ambient air quality data, treatment of initial and boundary conditions, and special field studies; the evaluation of photochemical model performance; model applications; and interpretation of model results with respect to attainment of the Federal ozone standard.