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

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC The CMAS l Established by a Grant from EPA Offices – OAQPS – OEI – ORD l Period of performance – November 1, 2001 – 10/31/2005

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC CMAS Purpose l 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

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC The Relationship of CMAS Functional Areas

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC CMAS Staff l DirectorBob Imhoff l Outreach Coordinators Adel Hanna & Bob Imhoff l Research CoordinatorRohit Mathur l Software Development Coordinator Alison Eyth l Applications Support Coordinator Zac Adelman

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC Outreach Coordinators l Develop user clientele – Identify state, public, and private industry needs – Visits and surveys l Promote Value – Market CMAS benefits l Establish and Foster Collaborations

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC Outreach Coordinators - continued l Create active networks of collaborators l Liaison to regional groups, governments consultants and industry l Coordination of R&D and model application l Identify funding for solving common problems l Host technical conferences and workshops

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC Research Coordinator-Rohit Mathur l Verify scientific review of Models-3 changes – Either peer reviewed publication, or – Convene review panel with 3 outside reviewers l Report results of testing, evaluation, and review to EAC. l Coordinate Models-3 Research Activities l Seek Collaborators for improvements and enhancements to Models-3. l Establish dialog with AQ modeling community to set research agenda

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC Software Development Coordinator Alison Eyth l Track all requests for change through process l Document procedures for configuration management, benchmark testing, and documentation – for approval by EAC. l Document procedures for revision control, documentation of model data sets, and naming conventions– for approval by EAC. l Software for tracking and authenticating model version used and options selected for each application.

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC Applications Support Coordinator Zac Adelman l Direct User Support l Help Desk l Training Class development and delivery l Computing resources l Shared-data clearinghouse l Application consulting l Model testing and integration l Integration of new, alternative modules l Port and benchmark alternative modeling platforms

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC External Advisory Committee l 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. l Assist in developing a network of contacts by identifying users and other air quality programs.

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC EAC Composition

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC CommunityNameOrganization EPA OAQPS Mark EvangelistaEPA EPA OEI Darrell WinnerEPA Headquarters, OEI EPA ORDGary FoleyEPA EPA ORD, alternateKen SchereEPA ORD EPA RegionAlan CimorelliUSEPA REGION 3

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC CommunityNameOrganization Expert UsersNeil Wheeler Sonoma Technology Incorporated ConsultantsRalph MorrisENVIRON Consultants Christian SeigneurAER IndustryAlan HansenEPRI IndustryDavid ChockFord Research Laboratory

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC CommunityNameOrganization CanadianWeimin Jiang National Research Council Canada International Richard Derwent Climate Research Division, Met Office UniversityDaewon ByunUniversity of Houston UniversityHarvey JeffriesUniversity of North Carolina

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC CommunityNameOrganization Regional AQ planningMike KoerberLADCO Regional AQ planningJohn VimontNational Park Service State Agency Pete BreitenbachTNRCC State AgencyAjith KaduwelaCARB State AgencySheila Holman Division of Air Quality, NC DENR

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC Protocol Development l Protocols drafted – User Support – Intellectual Property – Software Development – Training – EAC Bylaws – CMAS Membership

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC Site Maintenance and testing l Site: l Developed site and begun use l Begin user support transition from EPA website to CMAS site

Environmental Modeling Center 2002 Models-3 Users’ Workshop MCNC Benefits of CMAS Membership l Establish CMAS Membership Program during Year 2 l Enhanced and Expedited support – Requests for data – Requests for assistance – and telephone support – Site-specific issues addressed – Consultation on modeling issues – Coordination of work between staffs l Reduced Cost – Data distribution – Training – Workshops and Conferences