Here is a tentative agenda for the 2006 CMAS Conference. Each speaker is alloted 15 minutes for their oral presentation and 5 minutes for questions. Poster presentations are limited to 3 minutes total per poster. We will strictly enforce these time allotments, so that we have time to accommodate everyone on the schedule. *Times listed below are subject to change.
| October 16, 2006 - Grumman Auditorium |
| 7:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 AM | A/V Session - Presentation Upload |
| 9:00 AM |
Welcome Address - Dr. Tony Waldrop, Vice Chancellor
for Research and Economic Development |
| 9:10 AM |
Keynote Address - Dr. Larry Reiter, Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory |
| 9:30 AM |
CMAS Status Report - Dr. Adel Hanna, Director, CMAS |
| 9:40 AM |
CMAS Awards - Dr. Adel Hanna, Director, CMAS |
| 9:45 AM |
Break |
Session 1: Advances in Modeling Systems
Chaired by: Ken Schere and Daewon Byun |
| 10:00 AM |
The 2006 CMAQ Release and Plans for 2007 [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Jonathan Pleim |
| 10:20 AM |
Atmospheric Mercury Simulation with CMAQ v4.5.1: Overview and Results [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
O. Russell Bullock, Jr. |
| 10:40 AM |
Changes to the Chemical Mechanisms for Hazardous Air Pollutants in CMAQ version 4.6 [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
William T. Hutzell |
| 11:00 AM |
Revised treatment of N2O5 hydrolysis in CMAQ [Abstract] [Slides]
Prakash Bhave |
| 11:20 AM |
The Value of Nudging in the Meteorology Model for Retrospective CMAQ Simulations [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Tanya Otte |
| 11:40 AM |
Special Presentation by Mr. Tim Keeney, Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, NOAA
"NOAA Collaborative Air Quality Efforts" |
| 12:00 PM |
Poster Session 1.1:- Results of the SMOKE/WRF-Chem Coupled Modeling System [Abstract]
Carlie J. Coats, Jr. - Development of adjoint sensitivity analysis capabilities for CMAQ [Abstract] [Extended Abstract]
A. Hakami - A Modeling Study to Quantify the Impact of Aviation Emissions on Air Quality [Abstract]
Adel Hanna - Space/Time Discretization of the CMAQ Vertical Advection-Diffusion Equation Using the Quasi-Analytic Method [Abstract] [Extended Abstract]
Barry E. Herchenroder - Parallel I/O Advancements in Air Quality Modeling Systems [Abstract] [Extended Abstract]
Todd Kordenbrock - Assessment of Environmental Benefits (AEB) Modeling System;Technical Review [Abstract]
Bob Imhoff
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| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM |
Poster Session 1.2:- Comparison Evaluation of Two Leading Photochemical Air Quality Models for Particulate Matter and Ozone: CMAQ and CAMx [Abstract]
Sharon Phillips - An Evaluation of Aerosol Chemistry and Transport in the Great Lakes Region [Abstract]
Scott Spak - Numerical Noise in PM Simulation in CMAQ [Abstract] [Slides]
Daniel Tong - A TIMING AND SCALABILITY ANALYSIS OF THE PARALLEL PERFORMANCE OF CMAQ v4.5 ON A BEOWULF LINUX CLUSTER [Abstract] [Extended Abstract]
Shaheen Tonse - Fast Equivalent Operational Models (FEOMs) for Atmospheric Chemical Kinetics within Photochemical Air Quality Simulation Models [Abstract]
Sheng-Wei Wang
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| 2:00 PM |
Linkage between WRF/NMM and CMAQ [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Daewon W. Byun |
| 2:20 PM |
Effects of using the CB05 versus the CB4 chemical mechanisms on model predictions [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Deborah Luecken |
| 2:40 PM |
An Implementation of the Trajectory-Grid Advection Algorithm in CMAQ [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Peter Percell |
| 3:00 PM |
A New Combined Local and Non-Local PBL Model For Meteorology and Air Quality Modeling [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Jonathan Pleim |
| 3:20 PM | Break |
| 3:50 PM |
Plume-in-Grid Modeling for PM and Mercury [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Prakash Karamchandani |
| 4:10 PM |
Aerosol Size Distribution Performance Based on Changes to Particle Emissions and Nucleation [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Robert Elleman |
| 4:30 PM |
Sensitivity Evaluation of Gas-phase Reduction Mechanism of Divalent Mercury using CMAQ-Hg in a Continental US Domain [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Pruek Pongprueksa |
| 4:50 PM |
Use of Advanced Probing Tools in One-Atmosphere Particulate Matter Photochemical Grid Models for Model Evaluation, Culpability Assessment and Control Strategy Design [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Ralph Morris |
| 5:10 PM |
Adjourn |
| October 17, 2006 |
| 7:30 AM | Registration |
| | Dogwood Room |
Redbud Room |
| 8:30 AM | A/V Session - Presentation Upload | A/V Session - Presentation Upload |
| | Session 2: Analysis Methods and Tools
Chaired by: Tyler Fox |
Session 3: Air Quality Forecasting
Chaired by: Paula Davidson |
| 9:00 AM |
Implementation of the Particle and Precursor Tagging Methodology (PPTM) for the CMAQ Modeling System: Mercury Tagging [Abstract] [Slides]
Tom Braverman |
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| 9:20 AM |
Feature Tracking Process Analysis [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Barron Henderson |
|
| 9:40 AM |
Development, implementation, and application of an improved model performance evaluation and diagnostics approach [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Byeong-Uk Kim |
|
| 10:00 AM |
Use of lidar backscatter to determine the PBL heights in New York City, NY [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Michael Ku |
|
| 10:20 AM | Break |
| 10:50 AM |
Diagnostic Study on Fine Particulate Matter Predictions of CMAQ in the Southeastern U.S. [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Ping Liu |
|
| 11:10 AM |
Implementation of the Particle & Precursor Tagging Methodology (PPTM) for the CMAQ Modeling System: Sulfur & Nitrogen Tagging [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Thomas Myers |
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| 11:30 AM |
CMAQ Multi-Pollutant Response Surface Modeling: Applications of an Innovative Policy Support Tool [Abstract] [Slides]
Sharon Phillips |
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| 11:50 AM |
Evaluating Meteorological Inputs to Air Quality Models with Inert Tracer Simulations [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Neil Wheeler |
|
| 12:10 PM |
Poster Session 2.1: |
Poster Session 3.1: |
| 12:40 PM | Lunch |
| | Session 4: Emissions Inventories, Modeling and Analyses
Chaired by: Tom Pierce | Session 5: Regulatory Modeling Studies
Chaired by: Ralph Morris |
| 1:40 PM |
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Photochemical Model Performance for PM2.5 Sulfate, Nitrate, Ammonium, and pre-cursor species SO2, HNO3, and NH3 at Background Monitor Locations in the Central and Eastern United States [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Kirk Baker |
| 2:00 PM |
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The Impact of Short-Term Climate Variations on Predicted Surface Ozone Concentrations in the Eastern US 2020 and Beyond [Abstract] [Slides]
Shao-Hang Chu |
| 2:20 PM |
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Life cycle-based air quality modelling for technology assessment and policy applications: the concept and technical considerations [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Weimin Jiang |
| 2:40 PM |
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| 3:00 PM |
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A Photochemical Model Investigation of an Extended Winter PM Episode Observed in Central California: Model Performance Evaluation [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Ajith Kaduwela |
| 3:20 PM |
Break |
| 3:50 PM |
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A detailed process based evaluation of various attempts to simulate Houston, TX. [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou |
| 4:10 PM |
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CMAQ/BenMAP-Based Health-Benefits Analysis in Support of the Georgia SIPs for O3 and PM2.5 [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Amit Marmur |
| 4:30 PM |
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Future projection of surface ozone in East Asia with CMAQ and REAS inventory [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Toshimasa OHARA |
| 4:50 PM |
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Assessment of Environmental Benefits Modeling System (AEB); General Description of Project and Results [Abstract] [Slides]
Jesse O'Neal |
| 5:10 PM |
Poster Session 4.1: |
Poster Session 5.1:- Application of CMAQ for Regional Haze SIP Modeling in MANE-VU [Abstract] [Extended Abstract]
Shan He - Long-term One-Atmosphere CMAQ Modeling in Central California: Model Performance Evaluation and Predicted Trends [Abstract] [Extended Abstract]
Ajith Kaduwela - SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS OF EMISSION GROWTH FACTORS FOR 2009 DESIGN VALUE, NORTHEAST OHIO [Abstract]
Myoungwoo Kim - Simulation and Analysis of Regional Climate Effects of Smoke Pollutants [Abstract]
Yongqiang Liu - Using MM5/SMOKE/CAMx Modelling System To Evaluate Emissions Control Strategies In Temuco City, Chile [Abstract] [Extended Abstract]
Dr. Pedro Sanhueza - Photochemical Modeling of an Industrial City in Qatar [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Neil Wheeler
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| 6:30 PM |
Reception |
| October 18, 2006 - Grumman Auditorium |
| 7:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 AM | A/V Session - Presentation Upload |
| | Session 6: Fine Scale and Urban Scale Applications
Chaired by: Jason Ching |
| 9:00 AM |
Fine scale air quality modeling using a hybrid dispersion and CMAQ modeling approach: An example application in Wilmington DE [Abstract] [Slides]
Jason Ching |
| 9:20 AM |
Simulating diurnal changes of speciated particulate matter in Atlanta, Georgia using CMAQ [Abstract] [Slides]
Yongtao Hu |
| 9:40 AM |
A Framework for Fine Scale Computational Fluid Dynamics Air Quality Modeling and Analysis [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Alan Huber |
| 10:00 AM |
Comparative study of HPAC modeled dispersion driven by MM5 with and without urban canopy parameterizations [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Chris Kiley |
| 10:20 AM | Break |
| 10:50 AM |
Combining HYSPLIT and CMAQ to resolve urban scale features: an example of application in Houston, TX [Abstract] [Slides]
Ariel Stein |
| 11:10 AM |
Simulations of Diurnal Variations for Vertical Ozone Concentration Profiles within the Mixing Layer by CMAQ [Abstract] [Slides]
Yee-Lin Wu |
| 11:30 PM |
Special Presentation by Pasky Pascual, Council for Regulatory Environmental Modeling, EPA, about modeling uncertainty from an interdisciplinary standpoint, making the link to air quality modeling |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| | Session 7: Chemical Data Assimilation
Chaired by: Aijun Xiu |
| 1:00 PM |
Satellite-based inversion of NOx emissions using the adjoint of CMAQ [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
A. Hakami |
| 1:20 PM |
Using CMAQ to interpolate among CASTNET measurements [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Betty Pun |
| 1:40 PM |
Numerical Aspects of the CMAQ Adjoint [Abstract] [Slides]
Kumaresh Singh |
| 2:00 PM |
Evaluation of CMAQ Modeling Results using Satellite Remote Sensing Measurements over North America [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Krish Vijayaraghavan |
| 2:20 PM |
EAKF-CMAQ: Development and initial evaluation of an Ensemble Adjustment Kalman Filter based data assimilation for CO [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Alexis Zubrow |
| 2:40 PM | Break |
| | Session 8: Climate/Pollution Interactions
Chaired by: Praveen Amar |
| 3:10 PM |
Relative Effects of Observationally-Nudged Modeled Meteorology and Down-scaled Global Climate Model Meteorology Data on Biogenic Emissions for the United States [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
William G. Benjey |
| 3:30 PM |
Utilizing CMAQ Modeling to Assess Regional Impacts of Air Pollutants in Beijing Area, China [Abstract]
Joshua Fu |
| 3:50 PM |
Climate change impacts on US air quality: Examination of ozone and fine particulate matter concentrations and their sensitivity to emission changes [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Efthimios Tagaris |
| 4:10 PM |
Interannual and Seasonal Variations of CMAQ-simulated tropospheric NO2 in Asia and comparison with GOME satellite data [Abstract] [Extended Abstract] [Slides]
Itsushi UNO |
| 4:30 PM | Adjourn |
| 600 PM |
EAC Dinner - Magnolia Room |
