The use of an operational model evaluation system for model intercomparison
by K.T. Foster, G. Sugiyama, J.S. Nasstrom, J. M. Leone Jr., S.T. Chan, B.M. Bowen
International Journal of Environment and Pollution (IJEP), Vol. 14, No. 1/2/3/4/5/6, 2000

Abstract: This paper describes a prototype model evaluation system for the study of the capabilities and performance of operational atmospheric transport and dispersion models. This system provides tools both for objective statistical analysis using common performance measures and for more subjective visualisation of the temporal and spatial relationships of model results relative to field measurements. Supporting this system is a database of processed field experiment data (source terms and meteorological and tracer measurements) from over 100 individual tracer releases. The use of this system is illustrated using results from models that are used operationally by the Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability (ARAC) emergency response system, as well as new models currently being developed.

Online publication date: Fri, 18-Jul-2003

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Environment and Pollution (IJEP):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com