Modeling particulate matter in central California Conference Paper

abstract

• Detailed calculations carried out with the UCD-CIT air quality model predict particulate matter concentrations that are in relatively good agreement with measurements during the CRPAQS winter intensive field study. Source apportionment calculations carried out by the UCD-CIT model predict that the highest carbon concentrations are associated with wood smoke emitted in urban areas within Central California during the cold winter conditions. Regional nitrate concentrations are driven by local emissions of NOx from transportation sources. The majority of the PM2.5 concentrations within any subregion of Central California were associated with emissions from within the same subregion. Pollutants transported long distances in the upper atmosphere did not cause high concentrations at ground level.

authors

• Ying, Qi

published proceedings

• Air and Waste Management Association - Symposium on Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology 2007

author list (cited authors)

• Kleeman, M. J., & Ying, Q.

complete list of authors

• Kleeman, MJ||Ying, Q

publication date

• December 2007

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 13

• 9781604239003

start page

• 184

end page

• 187

volume

• 165 CP