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Main Title Analysis of Ozone Air Quality Over the New York Metropolitan Area.
Author Rao, S. T. ; Sistla, G. ; Schere, K. ; Godowitch., J. ;
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Lab. ;New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Albany. Div. of Air Resources. ;National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, MD. Air Resources Lab.
Publisher c1990
Year Published 1990
Report Number EPA/600/D-90/200;
Stock Number PB91-137026
Additional Subjects Ozone ; Urban areas ; Air pollution monitoring ; Graphs(Charts) ; New Jersey ; Connecticut ; Summer ; Carbon monoxide ; Nitrogen dioxide ; Air quality ; Emission factors ; New York City(New York)
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NTIS  PB91-137026 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The paper presents an assessment of the temporal and spatial behavior of measured ozone concentrations over the tri-state area around New York City, and an examination of the variability of modeled ozone concentrations due to variations in meteorology and emissions. Measurements of ozone and precursors from monitoring sites in the tri-state area from 1980-1989 were analyzed. The results indicate a distinct downward trend in ozone levels over Connecticut during the period, however, no trend was evident in the ozone values over the New Jersey and New York areas. The photochemical modeling results from the Urban Airshed Model (UAM) revealed that peak ozone concentrations over Connecticut are strongly influenced by the wind fields input to the model. Model results also indicate that unless emissions reduction is substantial, variability in the meteorology can obscure any improvement in ozone levels.