Ph.D., Physics, University of Nevada, Reno
S.M., Physical Oceanography, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.S., Science Engineering, Northwestern University

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:

Dr. Bowen has participated in numerous projects related to the anthropogenic and natural impacts on air quality. He is co-principal investigator for investigation of resuspension, transport, and deposition of Plutonium particles from surface soils on Nevada Test Site in connection with risk assessment of reclaiming contaminated areas. Work includes measurements of meteorological variables and particulate matter in vicinity of areas contaminated with Plutonium.

Dr. Bowen is also task manager for meteorological and air quality measurements at Spills Test Facility on Nevada Test Site. A 24-M tower meteorological tower instrumented at 8 levels, sonic anemometer, and equipment to measure dense gases released during spill test are deployed. Data from tower, sonic anemometer, and gas sensors are analyzed. Dr. Bowen was also co-principal investigator for Las Vegas Valley CO Hotspot Study to determine causes of high CO at one location in Las Vegas. Field study involved deployment of supplemental air quality and meteorological instrumentation, release of tracer gas, and mobile measurements. Data analyzed for extent and causes of high CO.

In addition, Dr. Bowen was the principal investigator for Lynwood CO Study for California Air Resources Board to determine relative contributions of local and regional sources, transport of CO, meteorological conditions, and terrain features to high CO concentrations in vicinity of Lynwood, CA. Investigation of supplemental data collected in South Coast Air Basin during intensive study periods. Location and strength of predominant sources were determined using wind field modeling and application of empirical orthogonal functions.

RESEARCH AREAS:

Quality Assurance

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

Rogers, D.P. and J.L. Bowen (1987).

Diurnal Variation of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer and Long-Range Transport. In Transactions Visibility Protection: Research and Policy Aspects, Air Pollution Control Association, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 668-683.

Schorran, D.E., J.L. Bowen, G. Prowell, T.E. Hoffer, P. Lee, E.C. Ellis and J. Moyer (1987).

Atmospheric Extinction Measurements with a Laser Transmissometer Along an 8 km Folded Path. In Transactions Visibility Protection: Research and Policy Aspects, Air Pollution Control Association, Pittsburgh, PA, 736-749.

Watson, J.G., J.L. Bowen, J.C. Chow, C.F. Rogers, M.G. Ruby, M.J. Rood and R.T. Egami (1989).

Intersociety Committee Method 501: High-Volume Measurement of Size Classified Particulate Matter. In Methods of Air Sampling and Analysis (3rd Ed.), J.P. Lodge, Jr., ed. Lewis Publishers, Chelsea, MI, pp. 427-439.

Chow, J.C., J.G. Watson, J.L. Bowen, A.W. Gertler, C.A. Frazier, K.K. Fung and L. Ashbaugh (1992).

A Sampling System for Reactive Species in the Western U.S. In Sampling and Analysis of Airborne Pollutants, E.D. Winegar and L.H. Keith, eds. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., pp. 209-228.

Gertler, A.W., W.G. Coulombe, J.G. Watson, J.L. Bowen, R.T. Egami and S. Marsh (1993).

Comparison of PM10 Concentrations in High- and Medium-Volume Samplers in a Desert Environment. Environ. Mon. Assess., 24, 13-25.