Scientific evidence has increasingly shown an association between particulate matter (PM) and adverse human health impacts. Accurately predicting near-road PM2.5 concentrations is therefore important for project-level transportation conformity and health risk analysis. This study assessed the capability and performance of three dispersion models–-CALINE4, CAL3QHC, and AERMOD–-in predicting near-road PM2.5 concentrations. The comparative assessment included identifying differences among the three models in relation to methodology and data requirements. An intersection in Sacramento, California, and a busy road in London were used as sampling sites to evaluate how model predictions differed from observed PM2.5 concentrations. Screen plots and statistical tests indicated that, at the Sacramento site, CALINE4 and CAL3QHC performed moderately well, while AERMOD under-predicted PM2.5 concentrations. For the London site, both CALINE4 and CAL3QHC resulted in overpredictions when incremental concentrations due to on-road emission sources were low, while underpredictions occurred when incremental concentrations were high. The street canyon effect and receptor location likely contributed to the relatively poor performance of the models at the London site.
Predicting Near-Road PM2.5 Concentrations
Comparative Assessment of CALINE4, CAL3QHC, and AERMOD
Transportation Research Record
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 2123 , 1 ; 26-37
2009-01-01
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Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Predicting Near-Road PM2.5 Concentrations: Comparative Assessment of CALINE4, CAL3QHC, and AERMOD
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