Title: Characterization of Boundary-Layer Meteorology during DISCOVER-AQ Using Radar Wind Profiler and Balloon Sounding Measurements
Institution(s) Represented: Sonoma Technology, Inc. - Clinton MacDonald, Valparaiso University, St. Edwards University - Gary Morris
Lead PI: Clinton MacDonald
AQRP Project Manager: Gary McGaughey
TCEQ Project Liaison: Dave Westenbarger
Awarded Amount: $65,588.00
Abstract
Characterization of Boundary-Layer Meteorology during DISCOVER-AQ Using Radar Wind Profiler and Balloon Sounding Measurements
As part of the DISCOVER-AQ (Deriving Information on Surface Conditions from Column and Vertically Resolved Observations Relevant to Air Quality) program in August and September 2013, Sonoma Technology, Inc. and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with support from the AQRP, operated radar wind profilers (RWPs) at four sites in the greater Houston area to collect boundary layer wind data. In addition, a permanent network of three RWPs also provided data during this study. Also, Pennsylvania State University and the Valparaiso University/University of Houston team conducted daily meteorological and ozone soundings on most days during DISCOVER-AQ. The combination of these data offers a rich source of boundary layer meteorological data and can be used to provide insight into the processes that influence the air quality in Houston.
To address questions about meteorological conditions during the DISCOVER-AQ study and to provide useful information to other researchers, this project will (1) characterize boundary layer meteorological processes on all aircraft flight days and high ozone days during the DISCOVER-AQ study period; (2) provide context to the DISCOVER-AQ boundary layer characteristics by comparing them to characteristics observed on high ozone days during the TexAQS-II project in 2005 and 2006 and over the past 10 years for the month of September; and (3) provide continuous daytime boundary layer height data at the seven RWP sites for the entire study period.
Executive Summary: projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 Executive Summary.pdf
Work Plan: projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 Scope.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Jun 2014.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Jul 2014.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Aug 2014.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Sep 2014.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Oct 2014.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Nov 2014.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Dec 2014.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Jan 2015.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Feb 2015.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Mar 2015.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR Apr 2015.pdf
Technical Report(s): projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 MTR May 2015.pdf
QAPP: projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 QAPP.pdf
Final Report: projectinfoFY14_15\14-006\14-006 Final Report.pdf
