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This study aims to enhance the mapping and estimation of wet deposition in North America by combining measurement and modeling data. It addresses the need for measurement-model fusion methods in deposition and air quality research.
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Measurement Model Fusion for Acid Deposition Bob Vet, Elton Chan, Chul-Un Ro, Mike Shaw Bratts Lake, SK Bratts Lake, SK
Measurement Model Fusion for Acid Deposition Objective: to improve mapping and estimation of wet deposition across North America using measurement and modelling results.
Critical Load Exceedances for Lakes (Jeffries, 2010) Need for M/M Fusion
An example of past work The Canadian Air and Precipitation Monitoring Network (CAPMoN) The U.S. National Atmospheric Deposition Program/National Trends Network (NADP) (NB and QC networks not shown)
2002 Measurement and Model Results DATA INTERPOLATION BY KRIGING AURAMS MODEL RESULTS
Measurement/Model Fusion - 2002 SO42- Wet Deposition (kg/ha/yr)
% Difference between Fused and AURAMS SO42- Wet Deposition 100 (model-measurement) / model
An Air Quality Example of Measurement-Model Fusion Needs: The Canadian Air Quality Management System and Canada-Wide Standards for PM2.5
Summary • There is a strong national and international need for measurement-model fusion methods for deposition and air quality