Main Title |
Performance measures and standards for air quality simulation models / |
Author |
Hayes, S. R.
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CORP Author |
Systems Applications, Inc., San Rafael, CA.;Environmenal Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, |
Year Published |
1979 |
Report Number |
EPA 450-4-79-032; EPA-68-02-2593 |
Stock Number |
PB80-152838 |
OCLC Number |
08272322 |
Subjects |
Air--Pollution--United States--Measurement ;
Air--Pollution--United States--Mathematical models ;
Air--Pollution--Mathematical models ;
Air--Pollution--Measurement ;
Environmental impact analysis ;
Air Pollution/ Air Quality ;
Environmental Impact Modeling
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Additional Subjects |
Air pollution ;
Mathematical models ;
Standards ;
Performance ;
Accuracy ;
Errors ;
Correlation ;
Bias
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBD |
EPA 450-4-79-032 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
04/11/2019 |
EKBD |
EPA-450/4-79-032 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
02/01/2002 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 450-4-79-032 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD |
EPA 450-4-79-032 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
03/28/2011 |
ESAD |
EPA 450-4-79-032 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
NTIS |
PB80-152838 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
Currently there are no standardized guidelines for evaluating the performance of air quality simulation models. In this report a conceptual framework for objectively evaluating model performance is developed. Five attributes of a well-behaving model are defined: accuracy of the peak prediction, absence of systematic bias, lack of gross error, temporal correlation, and spatial alignment. The relative importance of these attributes is shown to depend on the issue being addressed and the pollutant being considered. Acceptability of model behavior is determined by calculating several perofrmance measures and comparing their values with specific standards. Comprehensive background material is presented on the elements of the performance evaluation problem: the types of issues to be addressed; the classes of models to be used along with the applications for which they are suited; and the categories of performance measures available for consideration. Also, specific rationales are developed on which performance standards could be based. Guidance on the interpretation of performance measure values is provided by means of an example using a large, grid-based air quality model. |
Notes |
"Systems Applications, Incorporated." "October 1979." Includes bibliographical references (R-1-R-2). "Contract no. 68-02-2593." "EPA 450-4-79-032." |