1. COST 728
Enhancing Meso-Scale Meteorological Modelling Capabilities for Air Pollution and Dispersion Applications

2. COST 728 Objectives (Selection)
Documentation of models, parameterizations, applications
Establish parameterizations which are poorly treated for air quality and dispersion modelling
Overview of strategies for integrating meteorological models (MetM) and chemistry transport models (CTM)
Examine ability and limitations of MetM-CTMs to predict pollution episodes
Recommendations for developing, running and validating air quality models
Identify main requirements for integrated modelling capability for Europe

3. Warsaw Meeting – Technical tasks WG1 Parametrization Schemes
Maria Athanassiadou presented activities of WG1
The workplan was presented, it was divided into the following tasks with leaders
T1.1 Surface processes, Task leader Ekaterina Batchvarova (NIMH)
T1.2 Boundary layer and turbulence, Task leader Maria Tombrou (Univ. Athens)
T1.3 Wet processes and radiation, Task leader Maria Athanassiadou (MetOffice)
T1.4 Applications, Task leader Ranjeet Sokhi (Univ. Hertfordshire)

4. Warsaw Meeting – Technical tasks WG2 Model Interfaces and unification
Alexander Baklanov presented activities of WG2
The workplan was presented, it was divided into the following tasks with leaders
Task 2.1, Off-line models and interfaces, Task leader Barbara Fay (DWD)
Task 2.2 Model down-scaling and nesting, including data assimilation, Task leader Alain Clappier (EPFL Switz.), with Maria Athanassiadou (MetOffice) as task deputy leader
Task 2.3 On-line coupled modelling systems, including feedback mechanisms, Task leader Jacek Kaminski (Univ. York), with Alexander Baklanov (DMI) deputy.
Task 2.4. Models unification and harmonization, Task leader Valentin Foltescu (SMHI)

5. Warsaw Meeting – Technical tasks WG3 Model Applications
Mikhail Sofiev (FMI) presented activities of WG3
The workplan was presented, it was divided into the following tasks
Task 3.1. Model review, documentation, databases etc. John Duros is task leader for the population of the database (
Task 3.2 Model examination
Task 3.3 Identification of limitations and potential methodology improvements
Task 3.4 Examination of model applications, case studies
Task 3.5 Link to climate modelling groups/link to end users

6. Warsaw Meeting – Technical tasks WG4 Model Evaluation
Heinke Schlünzen (Univ. Hamburg) presented activities of WG4
The workplan was presented, it was divided into the following:
Overview on tools and methods for model evaluation
Datasets for model evaluation (meta-data)
Tools and methods for user training
Recommendations for evaluation guidelines, aimed at developers
Documented framework for user training
Guidance for model results evaluation, aimed at end users and non-experts

7. Swiss Contribution MeteoSwiss (with EMPA), PSI (with EPFL)
Meteorological pre-processor (interface between MetM and CTM) to generate parameters for dispersion models from LM
New turbulence parameterization for urban areas
Downscaling approach for dispersion-relevant parameters
Use of subgrid-scale variability of external parameters
Sensitivity of dispersion characteristics to sub-grid scale variability
Use of shallow convection parameterization for dispersion modelling
Testing of modelling system with real case applications
2 PhD student positions still open!