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Research and Modeling
Find out how the Air District uses modeling to understand pollutant behavior, estimate exposure levels, help with regional planning, support permit applications, and more.
New 6/20/2024
Research and Modeling Support
Air District staff perform a variety of research and modeling activities, including:
- Investigating the formation of ozone, particulate matter, and air toxics in the Bay Area using state of the art meteorological, emissions inventory, and air quality models.
- Studying the transport of ozone, PM, and their precursors within the Bay Area and between the Bay Area and neighboring air districts.
- Assessing emissions control strategies.
- Predicting the impact of future changes (such as climate change) on pollutant levels.
- Assessing the public health impacts of ambient pollutants.
- Collaborating on air quality studies with other organizations and agencies.
- Supporting the preparation of smart growth planning and Clean Air Plans.
- Providing technical support to Air District programs such as:
Models and Modeling Tools
The Air District uses the following air quality models and related tools:
- Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Model to model ozone and PM.
- Comprehensive Air Quality Model with Extensions (CAMx) to model air toxics.
- CALPUFF Modeling System to study the impacts of local emissions sources on air quality.
- Sparse Matrix Operator Kernel Emission (SMOKE) Model to prepare emissions inventory inputs for air quality models.
- Mesoscale Meteorological Model V5 (MM5) to prepare meteorological inputs for air quality models.
- Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model to prepare meteorological inputs for air quality models.
- California Meteorological Model (CALMET) to prepare meteorological inputs for CALPUFF applications.
- Environmental Benefits Mapping and Analysis Program (BenMAP) to relate air quality to health impacts.
- Stochastic Human Exposure and Dose Simulation (SHEDS) Model to relate air quality to health impacts.
Contact Us
Planning and Climate Protection
Air Quality Planning
415.749.4995 planning@baaqmd.gov
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Last Updated: 6/20/2024