EuMetChem - COST Action ES1004

WG4: Evaluation, validation and applications

Integrated meteorology-atmospheric chemistry models for the regional scale have been developed only recently and most modeling systems are still in a premature, not well tested state. To support the further development and to demonstrate the strengths and identify the weaknesses of current models, a thorough evaluation against observations or other known solutions is of great importance. The overall objective of WG4 is therefore to identify the specific needs for evaluation of integrated meteorology-chemistry models and to develop the necessary tools and methodologies. A further important objective is to provide recommendations on suitable applications of these modeling systems.

Figure: Model evaluation example. Comparison of tropospheric NO2 columns simulated with the COSMO-ART model for two different 20-day periods with corresponding satellite observations by OMI (adapted from Knote et al., Geosci. Model Dev. 2011)

WG4 co-ordinated the European contribution to phase-2 of the Air Quality Modelling Evaluation International Initiative (AQMEII-2). 16 European modeling groups participated in the exercise operating 7 different coupled meteorology-chemistry models allowing for an unprecedented evaluation of this new generation of models and an assessment of the current state-of-the-art in this field. A list of the publications lead by members of WG4 is provided below.

Selected publications

Relevant links:
AQMEII - Air Quality Modelling Evaluation International Initiative

http://ensemble2.jrc.ec.europa.eu/aqmeii/

Model data base at University of Hamburg:

http://www.mi.uni-hamburg.de/costmodinv

Meeting minutes:

Other documents: