Guido Pirovano
A5023118917- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Atmospheric aerosols and clouds
- Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
- Odor and Emission Control Technologies
- Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
- Climate variability and models
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Global Health Care Issues
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
- Water Systems and Optimization
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety
- Plant responses to elevated CO2
- Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms
- Gene Regulatory Network Analysis
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico (Italy)
2015-2024
Royal Society of Edinburgh
2020
World Meteorological Organization
2017
Institut national de l'environnement industriel et des risques
2011-2012
National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development
2011
CESI (Italy)
2004-2008
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Milano
2004
Fondazione Lombardia per l’Ambiente
2001
Abstract. The EURODELTA III exercise has facilitated a comprehensive intercomparison and evaluation of chemistry transport model performances. Participating models performed calculations for four 1-month periods in different seasons the years 2006 to 2009, allowing influence meteorological conditions on performances be evaluated. was with strict requirements input data, few exceptions. As consequence, most differences outputs will attributed formulations chemical physical processes. were...
Information on the origin of pollution constitutes an essential step air quality management as it helps identifying measures to control pollution. In this work, we review most widely used source-apportionment methods for management. Using theoretical and real-case datasets study differences among these explain why they result in very different conclusions support planning. These are a consequence intrinsic assumptions that underpin methodologies determine/limit their range applicability. We...
In this study, the performance of two types source apportionment models was evaluated by assessing results provided 40 different groups in framework an intercomparison organised FAIRMODE WG3 (Forum for air quality modelling Europe, Working Group 3). The evaluation based on indicators: z-scores and root mean square error weighted reference uncertainty (RMSEu), with pre-established acceptability criteria. By involving completely independent input data, such as receptor (RMs) chemical transport...
The calculation of aerosol optical properties from mass is a process subject to uncertainty related necessary assumptions on the treatment chemical species mixing state, density, refractive index, and hygroscopic growth. In framework AQMEII-2 model intercomparison, we used bulk profiles sampled over locations AERONET stations across Europe North America calculate under range common for all models. Several simulations with parameters perturbed within observed values are carried out July 2010...
As a contribution to phase2 of the Air Quality Model Evaluation International Initiative (AQMEII), eight different simulations for year 2010 were performed with WRF-Chem European domain. The four using RADM2 gas-phase chemistry and MADE/SORGAM aerosol module are analyzed in this paper. included degrees aerosol–meteorology feedback, ranging from no effects at all inclusion direct radiative effect as well cloud interactions indirect effect. In addition, modification gas phase solver was...
Air pollution simulations critically depend on the quality of underlying meteorology. In phase 2 Quality Model Evaluation International Initiative (AQMEII-2), thirteen modeling groups from Europe and four North America operating eight different regional coupled chemistry meteorology models participated in a coordinated model evaluation exercise. Each group simulated year 2010 for domain covering either or both. Here were present an operational analysis performance with respect to key...
Abstract. The impact of air pollution on human health and the associated external costs in Europe United States (US) for year 2010 are modeled by a multi-model ensemble regional models frame third phase Air Quality Modelling Evaluation International Initiative (AQMEII3). surface concentrations O3, CO, SO2 PM2.5 used as input to Economic Valuation Pollution (EVA) system calculate resulting impacts from each individual model. Along with base case simulation, additional runs were performed...
Abstract. Through the comparison of several regional-scale chemistry transport modeling systems that simulate meteorology and air quality over European North American continents, this study aims at (i) apportioning error to responsible processes using timescale analysis, (ii) helping detect causes model error, (iii) identifying temporal scales most urgently requiring dedicated investigations. The analysis is conducted within framework third phase Air Quality Model Evaluation International...
Abstract. A modified version of CHIMERE 2009, including new methodologies in emissions modelling and an urban correction, is used to perform a simulation at high resolution (0.125° × 0.0625°) over Europe for the year 2009. The model reproduces temporal variability NO2, O3, PM10, PM2.5 better rural (RB) than (UB) background stations, with yearly correlation values different pollutants ranging between 0.62 0.77 RB sites 0.52 0.73 UB sites. Also, fractional biases (FBs) show that performs...
This study reviews the top ranked meteorology and chemistry interactions in online coupled models recommended by an experts' survey conducted COST Action EuMetChem examines sensitivity of those during two pollution episodes: Russian forest fires 25 Jul–15 Aug 2010 a Saharan dust transport event from 1 Oct to 31 as part AQMEII phase-2 exercise. Three WRF-Chem model simulations were performed for fire case baseline without any aerosol feedback on meteorology, simulation with direct effects...
The Air Quality Model Evaluation International Initiative (AQMEII) has now reached its second phase which is dedicated to the evaluation of online coupled chemistry-meteorology models. Sixteen modeling groups from Europe and five North America have run regional air quality models simulate year 2010 over one European American domain. MACC re-analysis been used as chemical initial (IC) boundary conditions (BC) by all participating in AQMEII-2. aim present work evaluate along with against a set...
Abstract. Source apportionment modeling provides valuable information on the contributions of different source sectors and/or regions to ozone (O3) or fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations. This can be useful in designing air quality management strategies and understanding potential benefits reducing emissions from a particular category. The Comprehensive Air Model with Extensions (CAMx) offers unique attribution tools, called Ozone Particulate Apportionment Technology (OSAT/PSAT),...
The CAMx photochemical grid model was used to ozone (O3) and particulate matter (PM) over a European modeling domain for calendar year 2006 as part of the Air Quality Model Evaluation International Initiative (AQMEII). base case utilized input data provided by AQMEII emissions, meteorology boundary conditions. Sensitivity outputs investigated using alternate changing other important assumptions including schemes represent photochemistry, dry deposition vertical mixing. Impacts on performance...