Atmospheric Modeling Group

Accomplishments



Modeled transport and dispersion of atmospheric pollutants in complex terrain

Leading role in mesoscale modeling efforts for the Desert and Intermountain Transport Program administered by the Desert Research Institute


Formation of Coastal Cloudiness and Wind Jet in
the Monterey Bay Area

Analyzed data from large atmospheric field programs

Software development

Completed study of the simultaneous impact on Grand Canyon National Park of pollution from the Las Vegas urban area and an isolated power plant


Simulation of the Windstorm Event in the Reno
Basin on 11 November 1994
Completed modeling study of atmospheric conditions conducive to CO buildup in the Reno Basin

Designed a meteorological network to support initialization and evaluation of a modeling study of air quality issues in the Los Angeles Basin and its vicinity


Contact: model@dri.edu

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