On the evaluation of box model results: the case of BOXURB model
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Paschalidou, A. K.
Kassomenos, P. A.
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Environ Monit Assess
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In the present paper, the BOXURB model results, as they occurred in the Greater Area of Athens after model application on an hourly basis for the 10-year period 1995-2004, are evaluated both in time and space in the light of observed pollutant concentrations time series from 17 monitoring stations. The evaluation is performed at a total, monthly, daily and hourly scale. The analysis also includes evaluation of the model performance with regard to the meteorological parameters. Finally, the model is evaluated as an air quality forecasting and urban planning tool. Given the simplicity of the model and the complexity of the area topography, the model results are found to be in good agreement with the measured pollutant concentrations, especially in the heavy traffic stations. Therefore, the model can be used for regulatory purposes by authorities for time-efficient, simple and reliable estimation of air pollution levels within city boundaries.
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box models, boxurb, evaluation procedures, athens, decision making, air-quality, dispersion models, athens, greece, pollution, pollutants
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<Go to ISI>://000267887000009
http://www.springerlink.com/content/642772773u205951/fulltext.pdf
http://www.springerlink.com/content/642772773u205951/fulltext.pdf
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Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων. Σχολή Επιστημών και Τεχνολογιών. Τμήμα Βιολογικών Εφαρμογών και Τεχνολογιών