Abstract
The 3SAQS project performed photochemical grid modeling (PGM) for the year 2008 using the
Comprehensive Air Quality Model with Extensions (CAMx) version 5.41. The
3SAQS 2008 Modeling Protocol details the CAMx configuration and justification for why it was chosen for the 3SAQS. Version B of the 3SAQS base 2008 modeling platform (3SAQS_Base08b) includes CAMx results for
36-km, 12-km,36-km and 4-km12-km modeling domains. The 3SAQS
2011a modeling2008b platform
isincludes evolving to includeneither a
future projection year (2020), diagnostic sensitivity case studies, and a Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model
simulation.simulation nor a 4-km modeling domain. The
set-up and configuration of the 3SAQS
20112008b platform was derived from the
3SAQSWest-wide Jumpstart Air Quality Modeling Study (WestJumpAQMS) final 2008
version B (3SAQS_CAMx_Base08b) modeling
platform,platform butand differs
significantlyonly in targeted changes to the emissions data in the
inputstates dataof Colorado, Utah, and
modelsWyoming. usedThe in3SAQS the2008b simulation.
modeling platform includes a future projection year (2020).
CAMx Base 2011a
CMAQ Base 2011a
2020 Projections
