Simulation of trace gases and aerosols over the Indian domain: evaluation of the WRF-Chem model
The "online" meteorological and chemical transport Weather Research and Forecasting/Chemistry (WRF-Chem) model has been implemented over the Indian subcontinent for three consecutive summers in 2008, 2009 and 2010 to study the aerosol properties over the domain. The model simulated the met...
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ftcopernicus:oai:publications.copernicus.org:gmdd23467 2023-05-15T13:06:19+02:00 Simulation of trace gases and aerosols over the Indian domain: evaluation of the WRF-Chem model Michael, M. Yadav, A. Tripathi, S. N. Kanawade, V. P. Gaur, A. Sadavarte, P. Venkataraman, C. 2018-09-26 application/pdf https://doi.org/10.5194/gmdd-7-431-2014 https://gmd.copernicus.org/preprints/gmd-2013-189/ eng eng doi:10.5194/gmdd-7-431-2014 https://gmd.copernicus.org/preprints/gmd-2013-189/ eISSN: 1991-9603 Text 2018 ftcopernicus https://doi.org/10.5194/gmdd-7-431-2014 2020-07-20T16:25:12Z The "online" meteorological and chemical transport Weather Research and Forecasting/Chemistry (WRF-Chem) model has been implemented over the Indian subcontinent for three consecutive summers in 2008, 2009 and 2010 to study the aerosol properties over the domain. The model simulated the meteorological parameters, trace gases and particulate matter. Predicted mixing ratios of trace gases (Ozone, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide) are compared with ground based observations over Kanpur. Simulated aerosol optical depth are compared with those observed at nine Aerosol Robotic Network stations (AERONET). The simulations show that the aerosol optical depth of the less polluted regions is better simulated compared to that of the locations where the aerosol loading is very high. The vertical profiles of extinction coefficient observed at the Kanpur Micropulse Lidar Network (MPLNET) station is underpredicted by the model by 10 to 50% for altitudes greater than 1.5 km and qualitatively simulate the elevated layers of aerosols. The simulated mass concentration of black carbon shows a correlation coefficient of 0.4 with observations. Vertical profiles of black carbon at various locations have also been compared with observations from an aircraft campaign held during pre-monsoon period of 2008 and 2009. This study shows that WRF-Chem model captures many important features of the observed atmospheric composition during the pre-monsoon season in India. Text Aerosol Robotic Network Copernicus Publications: E-Journals Indian |
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The "online" meteorological and chemical transport Weather Research and Forecasting/Chemistry (WRF-Chem) model has been implemented over the Indian subcontinent for three consecutive summers in 2008, 2009 and 2010 to study the aerosol properties over the domain. The model simulated the meteorological parameters, trace gases and particulate matter. Predicted mixing ratios of trace gases (Ozone, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide) are compared with ground based observations over Kanpur. Simulated aerosol optical depth are compared with those observed at nine Aerosol Robotic Network stations (AERONET). The simulations show that the aerosol optical depth of the less polluted regions is better simulated compared to that of the locations where the aerosol loading is very high. The vertical profiles of extinction coefficient observed at the Kanpur Micropulse Lidar Network (MPLNET) station is underpredicted by the model by 10 to 50% for altitudes greater than 1.5 km and qualitatively simulate the elevated layers of aerosols. The simulated mass concentration of black carbon shows a correlation coefficient of 0.4 with observations. Vertical profiles of black carbon at various locations have also been compared with observations from an aircraft campaign held during pre-monsoon period of 2008 and 2009. This study shows that WRF-Chem model captures many important features of the observed atmospheric composition during the pre-monsoon season in India. |
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Michael, M. Yadav, A. Tripathi, S. N. Kanawade, V. P. Gaur, A. Sadavarte, P. Venkataraman, C. Simulation of trace gases and aerosols over the Indian domain: evaluation of the WRF-Chem model |
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Simulation of trace gases and aerosols over the Indian domain: evaluation of the WRF-Chem model |
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Simulation of trace gases and aerosols over the Indian domain: evaluation of the WRF-Chem model |
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Simulation of trace gases and aerosols over the Indian domain: evaluation of the WRF-Chem model |
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