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An Overview of the Community Modeling and Analysis System

An Overview of the Community Modeling and Analysis System. Bob Imhoff, CMAS Director Models-3 Users’ Workshop October 21, 2002. The CMAS . Established by a Grant from EPA Offices OAQPS OEI ORD Period of performance November 1, 2001 – 10/31/2005. CMAS Purpose.

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An Overview of the Community Modeling and Analysis System

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  1. An Overview of the Community Modeling and Analysis System Bob Imhoff, CMAS Director Models-3 Users’ Workshop October 21, 2002

  2. The CMAS • Established by a Grant from EPA Offices • OAQPS • OEI • ORD • Period of performance • November 1, 2001 – 10/31/2005

  3. CMAS Purpose • Perform technology transfer and support of Models-3 to the air quality community • Bridge segments of community • Grow developer and user communities • Information clearinghouse • Hub for modeling education • Develop and market CMAS value to become self-sufficient • Provide resources to the community in a cost-sharing manner

  4. The Relationship of CMAS Functional Areas

  5. CMAS Staff • Director Bob Imhoff • Outreach Coordinators Adel Hanna & Bob Imhoff • Research Coordinator Rohit Mathur • Software Development Coordinator Alison Eyth • Applications Support Coordinator Zac Adelman

  6. Outreach Coordinators • Develop user clientele • Identify state, public, and private industry needs • Visits and surveys • Promote Value • Market CMAS benefits • Establish and Foster Collaborations

  7. Outreach Coordinators - continued • Create active networks of collaborators • Liaison to regional groups, governments consultants and industry • Coordination of R&D and model application • Identify funding for solving common problems • Host technical conferences and workshops

  8. Research Coordinator-Rohit Mathur • Verify scientific review of Models-3 changes • Either peer reviewed publication, or • Convene review panel with 3 outside reviewers • Report results of testing, evaluation, and review to EAC. • Coordinate Models-3 Research Activities • Seek Collaborators for improvements and enhancements to Models-3. • Establish dialog with AQ modeling community to set research agenda

  9. Software Development CoordinatorAlison Eyth • Track all requests for change through process • Document procedures for configuration management, benchmark testing, and documentation – for approval by EAC. • Document procedures for revision control, documentation of model data sets, and naming conventions– for approval by EAC. • Software for tracking and authenticating model version used and options selected for each application.

  10. Applications Support CoordinatorZac Adelman • Direct User Support • Help Desk • Training Class development and delivery • Computing resources • Shared-data clearinghouse • Application consulting • Model testing and integration • Integration of new, alternative modules • Port and benchmark alternative modeling platforms

  11. External Advisory Committee • Guide CMAS’s management. • Define needs and priorities • Advise on changing requirements • Set research and development agendas • Review activity progress • Make recommendations for the advancement of Models-3 science and software improvements. • Assist in developing a network of contacts by identifying users and other air quality programs.

  12. EAC Composition

  13. Community Name Organization EPA OAQPS Mark Evangelista EPA EPA OEI Darrell Winner EPA Headquarters, OEI EPA ORD Gary Foley EPA EPA ORD, alternate Ken Schere EPA ORD EPA Region Alan Cimorelli USEPA REGION 3

  14. Community Name Organization Expert Users Neil Wheeler Sonoma Technology Incorporated Consultants Ralph Morris ENVIRON Consultants Christian Seigneur AER Industry Alan Hansen EPRI Industry David Chock Ford Research Laboratory

  15. Community Name Organization Canadian Weimin Jiang National Research Council Canada International Richard Derwent Climate Research Division, Met Office University Daewon Byun University of Houston University Harvey Jeffries University of North Carolina

  16. Community Name Organization Regional AQ planning Mike Koerber LADCO Regional AQ planning John Vimont National Park Service State Agency Pete Breitenbach TNRCC State Agency Ajith Kaduwela CARB State Agency Sheila Holman Division of Air Quality, NC DENR

  17. Protocol Development • Protocols drafted • User Support • Intellectual Property • Software Development • Training • EAC Bylaws • CMAS Membership

  18. Site Maintenance and testing • Site: www.cmascenter.org • Developed site and begun use • Begin user support transition from EPA website to CMAS site

  19. Benefits of CMAS Membership • Establish CMAS Membership Program during Year 2 • Enhanced and Expedited support • Requests for data • Requests for assistance • Email and telephone support • Site-specific issues addressed • Consultation on modeling issues • Coordination of work between staffs • Reduced Cost • Data distribution • Training • Workshops and Conferences

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