Emeis, S.

Forkel, R.

Griesser, E.

Mast, M.

Schäfer, K.

Suppan, P.

Vergeiner, J.

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Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKAssessment of Air Pollution in Alpine Environments Peter Suppan1, Klaus Schäfer1, Stefan Emeis1, Renate Forkel1, Markus Mast1, Johannes Vergeiner2, Esther Griesser21Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research Environmental Atmospheric Research (IMK-IFU) Garmisch-Partenkirchen / Germany2Department of Meteorology and Geophysics Innsbruck University / Austria peter.suppan@imk.fzk.dePeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UK11 partners form an Alpine network of experts ...Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UK... in meteorology, air pollution, noise, and healthPhotos:(1) FZK-IMK-IFU Garmisch(2) Amt der Tiroler Landesregierung, Innsbruck(3) http://www.asg.co.at/index.htm(1)(2)(3)Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UK... focusing on two major road and rail transit routesVallée de la MaurienneFrejusVal SusaUnterinntalBrenner/BrenneroEisacktal/Valle IsarcoValle dell‘ AdigePeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UK... implemented the project ALPNAPMonitoring and Minimisationof Traffic-Induced Noise and Air PollutionAlong Major Alpine Transport RoutesPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKObjectives to assess the distribution of emissions in valleys, with the focus on traffic and domestic heating to assess the impact of air pollution and noise on the environment, quality of life, and health in a integrated approach to assess designed traffic regulations to meet noise and air quality standards to introduce sustainable Alpine-wide network of experts and authorities Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKQuestions new results and experiences from health rise the question on a further reduction of thresholds on PM (is less the mass concentration than the number of ultra fine particles a valid value for health impact??) what about the new limits in 2010 for PM10 and NO2 (can we really decrease the NO2 levels much more than now?) NO2 – more efficient burning technique in cars, new types of catalysts cause higher NO2; increasing number of diesel carsPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKMethodologyMeasurements to assess, simulate and validate the emissions  to assess the transport conditions and effects to determine the mixing height layer to find a common methodology for noise and air pollutionmeasurements¾ on specific and typical sides in the valley and on the slopes¾ in Winter 2005/2006Modelling to simulate specific regions for different periods (short / long term) to link different scales introducing forecast systems, air pollution control systemsPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UK09:45January 29, 200615:0517:3515:55Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKMeasurementsPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKHigh-pressure period: 5–19 January 2006-20-15-10-505Temperature [°C]Valley ground (blue) slope (red)Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UK5-19 January 2006; 30 min mean values NO2 (blue) and PM10 (yellow)NO2 and PM10 at the valley ground020406080100120140160180concentration [µg/m³]Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKDetermination of MLH from Ceilometer and SODAR measurementsoptical backscatterintensity plusanalysed MLHacoustic backscatterintensityanalysed MLH from acoustic(vertical bars) and optical(horizontal bars) informationin green: stable surface layerPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKModellingPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKOnline coupled meso scale climate chemistry model - MM5chemMeteorological part Based on MM5 Non-hydrostatic Nesting capability Soil and snow modelChemistry part RADM2 / RACM chemistry KPP preprocessor for chemicalmechanisms Photolysis model  Aerosol module (MADE/SORGAM) Biogenic emission moduleOutput:Fields of temperature, humidity, cloud water and ice, rain water, snow, photolysis frequencies, concentrations of chemical compounds in the gas and particle phase, snow height …Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKGeneral Setup Online coupled meteorology-chemistry simulation with MCCM39 gaseous compounds, secondary and primary PM 3 nested model domains Domain Resolution Grid points D1        Dx=60km      59 x 66D2       Dx=12km      101 x 111D3       Dx=2.4km   126 x 106  Continuous simulation1.10.2003 – 31.3.2005 High computer requirementsCPU time: ca. 90 days (with 16 nodes)Disk storage: ca. 250 GB long term plus ca. 2000 GB intermediate storageLong Term Air Quality ModellingPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKEmissions60x60 km² 12x12 km²2.4x2.4 km²Emission inventory is  a combination of:TNO IER EMEPPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKSimulationsDomain D1 Domain D2Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKSimulations: PM2.5Domain D2 12 km resolution46.046.547.047.548.0Latitude (°N)   0   10   20   30   40   50   60   7010.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0Longitude (°E)46.046.547.047.548.0Latitude (°N)November 2003February 2004µg/m³Peter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKConclusions¾ Meteorological conditions play a significant role within valleys¾ Measuring data show a high variability within the valley¾ Traffic emissions have major impact on air quality in summer¾ Domestic heating is a main source during winter time¾ Even by a future emission reduction of 30 to 60 % of all emission categories, target values will be exceeded¾ Recently by PM10, much more by NO2 in 2010¾ Introduction of technical measures e.g. Multimodal traffic management Innovative traffic technologies New forms of mobility servicesPeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKOutlook¾ Excellent database for modelling validation¾ Database will be used for forecast models as well as for health impact studies¾ Future activities shall also include the term of climate changePeter Suppan, Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK-IFU)11th Harmonisation Conference2-5 July 2007, Cambridge, UKThank you for your attentionThis work is funded by the EU-“Interreg III B Alpine Space” program

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