Integrated Systems of Meso-Meteorological and Chemical Transport Models

This book, based on the selected presentations given at the COST-728/ NetFAM workshop, focuses on the following main topics:
1. On-line modelling and feedbacks,
2. Off-line modelling and interfaces,
3. Validation and case studies,
4. Integration of atmospheric chemical transport models with numerical weather prediction.
This volume summarizes presentations, discussions, conclusions, and provides recommendations for the 1) on-line and off-line coupling of meteorological and air quality models, 2) implementation of feedback mechanisms, direct and indirect effects of aerosols, 3) advanced interfaces between numerical weather prediction and atmospheric chemical transport models, and 4) model validation studies, including air quality related episode cases. The book is oriented towards numerical weather prediction and air quality modelling communities.