MAP3S: studying the transport, transformation, and fate of atmospheric energy-related pollutants
The MAP3S research program combines the existing capabilities of DOE national laboratories, sponsored university groups, and contractor organizations to develop, demonstrate, and verify numerical models that will make it possible to accurately simulate the atmospheric transformation of atmospheric energy related (AER) pollutants for use in assessing the various strategies for generating power. Programs aimed at gaining better understanding of the role of fossil fuel combustion in affecting the atmosphere are discussed. These include measurements of chemical and meteorological variables that determine the distribution of pollutant species from fossil-fuel electric power production; to design and execute atmospheric research experiments necessary to understand the mechanisms and related processes that must be included in simulation models; and to develop, demonstrate, and verify the capability to simulate the atmospheric behavior, pollutant concentrations, and precipitation chemistry effects of emissions from fossil-fuel power plants that are relevant to human health and welfare.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. (USA). Div. of Biomedical and Environmental Research
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 7287229
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/EV-0008/1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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