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The '''Air Quality Modeling Group''' (AQMG) is part of the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards in the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|U.S. EPA's]] Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) and provides leadership and direction on the full range of air quality models, [[Atmospheric dispersion modeling|air pollution dispersion models]] and other mathematical simulation techniques used in assessing pollution control strategies and the impacts of air pollution sources.  
The '''Air Quality Modeling Group''' (AQMG) is part of the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards in the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|U.S. EPA's]] Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) and provides leadership and direction on the full range of air quality models, [[Atmospheric dispersion modeling|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).
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==
==Projects maintained by the AQMG==


The AQMG maintains the following specific projects:  
The AQMG maintains the following specific modeling programs and projects:
* Air Quality Analyses to Support Modeling  
* Air Quality Modeling<ref>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/aqmindex.htm Air Quality Models]</ref>
* [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidanceindex.htm Air Quality Modeling Guidelines]
* Support Center for Regulatory Atmospheric Modeling (SCRAM)<ref>[http://www.epa.gov./scram001/ Support Center for Regulatory Atmospheric Modeling (SCRAM)]</ref>
* Dispersion Modeling Computer Codes
* Air Quality Modeling Guidelines<ref>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidanceindex.htm Air Quality Modeling Guidelines]</ref>
* [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersionindex.htm Dispersion Modeling]
* Dispersion Modeling<ref>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersionindex.htm Dispersion Modeling]</ref>
* Emissions Inventories For Regional Modeling  
* Preferred/Recommended Models, Alternative Models and Screening Models<ref>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_prefrec.htm Preferred/Recommended Models]</ref><ref name=Alt>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_alt.htm Alternative Models]</ref><ref>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_screening.htm Screening Models]</ref>
* Guidance on Modeling for New NAAQS & Regional Haze
* Model Clearinghouse<ref>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidance_clearinghouse.htm Model Clearinghouse]</ref>
* Meteorological Data Guidance and Modeling
* Meteorological Data and Guidance<ref>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/metdataindex.htm Meteorological data and processors]</ref><ref> [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/metguidance.htm Meteorological guidance]]</ref>
* [http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidance_clearinghouse.htm Model Clearinghouse]
* Guidance on modeling for new [[National Ambient Air Quality Standards]] (NAAQS)<ref name=SIP>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/guidance_sip.htm#pm10  State Implementation Plan (SIP) Attainment Demonstration Guidance]</ref>
* [http://www.epa.gov/asmdnerl/CMAQ/index.html Models-3/Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ)]
* Particulate Matter (PM) data analysis and PM modeling<ref name=SIP/><ref name=Photo>[http://www.epa.gov/scram001/modelingapps_photo.htm Photochemical Modeling Applications]</ref>
* Models3 Applications Team, Outreach and Training Coordination 
* Regional and urban ozone modeling<ref name=Photo/>
* Multimedia Modeling
* Roadway modeling<ref name=Alt/>
* PM Data Analysis and PM Modeling
* Visibility and regional haze modeling<ref name=SIP/>
* [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 Ozone Modeling
* Roadway Intersection Modeling
* [http://www.epa.gov./scram001/ Support Center For Regulatory Air Models (SCRAM)]
* Urban Ozone Modeling  
* Visibility and Regional Haze Modeling


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
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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:
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:


*{{cite book | author=Turner, D.B. | title=Workbook of atmospheric dispersion estimates: an introduction to dispersion modeling| edition=2nd Edition| publisher=CRC Press | year=1994 | id=ISBN 1-56670-023-X }} [http://www.crcpress.com/shopping_cart/products/product_detail.asp?sku=L1023&parent_id=&pc= www.crcpress.com]
*{{cite book | author=Turner, D.B. | title=[[Workbook of Atmospheric  Dispersion Estimates]]| edition=2nd Edition| publisher=CRC Press | year=1994 | id=ISBN 1-56670-023-X }} [http://www.crcpress.com/shopping_cart/products/product_detail.asp?sku=L1023&parent_id=&pc= www.crcpress.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=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}}


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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 modeling programs and projects:

  • Air Quality Modeling[1]
  • Support Center for Regulatory Atmospheric Modeling (SCRAM)[2]
  • Air Quality Modeling Guidelines[3]
  • Dispersion Modeling[4]
  • Preferred/Recommended Models, Alternative Models and Screening Models[5][6][7]
  • Model Clearinghouse[8]
  • Meteorological Data and Guidance[9][10]
  • Guidance on modeling for new National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)[11]
  • Particulate Matter (PM) data analysis and PM modeling[11][12]
  • Regional and urban ozone modeling[12]
  • Roadway modeling[6]
  • Visibility and regional haze modeling[11]

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:

  • Schnelle, Jr., Karl B. and Dey, Partha R. (2000). Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Compliance Guide. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-058059-6. 

References

  1. ↑ Air Quality Models
  2. ↑ Support Center for Regulatory Atmospheric Modeling (SCRAM)
  3. ↑ Air Quality Modeling Guidelines
  4. ↑ Dispersion Modeling
  5. ↑ Preferred/Recommended Models
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Alternative Models
  7. ↑ Screening Models
  8. ↑ Model Clearinghouse
  9. ↑ Meteorological data and processors
  10. ↑ Meteorological guidance]
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 State Implementation Plan (SIP) Attainment Demonstration Guidance
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Photochemical Modeling Applications
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