1. Compilation of national modelled air quality maps
Peter de smet, Frank de Leeuw (RIVM,NL)
Jan horálek, Pavel Kurfürst (CHMI, CZ)
ETC/ACM
Contact:
Report: ttp://acm.eionet.europa.eu/reports/ETCACM_TP_2013_3_compAQmodelmaps

2. Compilation of national modelled AQ maps
Original idea
European air quality maps
ETC: spatial interpolated maps (Airbase stations)
Models (e.g. EMEP, Lotos-Euros)
What if national modelling results as input?
Which consistencies & discrepancies between
countries
products above
Taste of comparability of national modelling results.
Could composite maps perhaps replace all other map products?
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3. Compilation of national modelled AQ maps
Phase 1 – 1st inventory
Check AQ Questionnaire on model use (EU27, EFTA)
Latest AQQ 2010: 5x PM x Benzene (in 2011)
A generic to all AQQ contactpersons 
11 response
(Table 1: model data/poll./cntry)
Too little to prepare a European composite map
…. we had little expectation on some outcome…but:
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4. Compilation of national modelled AQ maps
Phase nd inventory
Systematic internet search (May 2012)
on national & sub-national modelling activities
public information
Extension
EEA32 Member Countries
EEA’s 7 Cooperating Countries
(Annex 1: search results/country)
Had to narrow down to: PM10, NO2, SO2
Most countries model these pollutants AQD-wise
Our limited time and resources
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5. Based on search results further focus for data request:
PM10, NO2, SO2
Annual averages
most countries
simple indicator
2010
If modelling ongoing -> reasonable change data available
Recent year -> actuality of info & model (version) used
Reports and data readily available (‘from-the-shelf’ / ‘fresh-in-the-mind’  little effort to contribute)
Larger change on comparability with other map products
(Match with phase 1 inventory)
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6. By dedicated & personalised email:
Refering to exact and relevant info found on internet
Request for data + some model info + ref. to MDS
Indicate we will do:
no model benchmarking !
no performance judgement !
Only visual interpretation of composite maps
To:
All contacts/addresses found on web sites
AQQ contact persons (+ EoI contacts; at cases data supplier)
total: 32 countries
(1 ~ 6 addresses/country)
(Annex 2: example)
(Annex3: contacted persons)
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7. Compilation of national modelled AQ maps
Responses:
Enthusiasm (overwhelming to ETC; involved lot of handling)
Intensive & constructive communication
From 31 countries
19 with modelling data
15 national for annual national AQ assessments
4 sub-national (Italy also national – arrived too late for composite map)
12 no data (yet)
Many indicated working on implementation regular modelling
Few months to 2 years time(Nov 2012)
(Table 2, Annex 4: respondents & some details)
(Annex 5: provided modelling info and MDS reference)
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8. Composite maps processing:
Conversion of (sub)national projections into EEA’s ETRS_1989_LAEA_52N_10E
Eliminating non-matching bordering areas
Coping with resolution changes at conversion (Section 6.3)
Aim: Keep original spatial resolution and orientation
Keeps info content of data as original as possible
Identify easier differences between nations/models
Visual analysis on discrepancies between countries
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9. Different resolution and orientation
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10. Composite maps visual ‘analysis’ on discrepancies between countries
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11. Compilation of national modelled AQ maps
Details ann. avg.PM10
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12. Compilation of national modelled AQ maps
Ann. Avg. NO2
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13. Compilation of national modelled AQ maps
Details ann.avg.NO (countries using traffic data -> road networks visible)
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14. Compilation of national modelled AQ maps
Ann. Avg. SO2
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15. Details ann.avg.SO2 (small jumps at borders carefull interpretation)
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16. Findings from inventory
Positive + enthusiastic attitude to contribute
at modellers ánd national representatives
right momentum for successful inventories
More countries go modelling  Map coverage will extend
Awareness of (use within) AQD context
Needs from country perspective:
Need for forum for
Exchange/share modelling experiences, difficulties, complexities
Harmonisation efforts between (groups of) countires
Common pro-active platform / board:
provide overview on national activities
pro-actively coordinate, facilitate and support in needs
Initiate/organise national bilaterals on cross border issues
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17. Need for an pro-active Common platform / board
Do not expect from individual countries much initiative
Limited overview on modelling & mapping activities ongoing throughout Europe.
Lack of intrinsic interest, versus EEA / EC with such interest.
Limited objectivity and neutrality, versus EEA / EC able to assure objectivity and neutrality.
Limited capacities further than national.
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18. Concluding: FAIRMODE can fill needs
Provide forum for
Exchange/share modelling experiences, difficulties, complexities.
Harmonisation efforts between (groups of) countires.
Common pro-active platform / board:
provide overview on ongoing national activities.
Do inventories, like this presented here.
pro-actively coordinate, facilitate and support in needs (within AQD context).
Initiate/organise bilaterals on cross border issues.
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19. Thank you. ETC/ACM Contact: Peter.de.smet@rivm.nl
Peter de smet, Frank de Leeuw (RIVM,NL)
Jan horálek, Pavel Kurfürst (CHMI, CZ)
ETC/ACM
Contact:
Report: