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Atmospheric Dispersion link - factory smoke, photo courtesy of U.S.EPA
Volcanic Ash Modeling link - photo of Mt. Augustine volcano eruption
Wildfire Smoke Forecasting link - photo of forest fire and smoke
HYSPLIT model link - image of HYSPLIT plume above Baltimore, MD
 

The Air Resources Laboratory (ARL) conducts research and development in the fields of air quality, atmospheric dispersion, and climate. Key activities include the development, evaluation, and application of air quality models; improvement of approaches for predicting atmospheric dispersion of hazardous materials; and the generation of new insights into air-surface exchange and climate variability and trends.

The goal of our work is to improve the Nation's ability to protect human and ecosystem health while also maintaining a vibrant economy.

Laboratory Highlight

Dr. Daewon Byun has started work as the leader for the new Air Quality Forecasting Research & Development group in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Byun had been at the University of Houston for seven years, where he developed a new air quality research and academic program. Prior to joining the University of Houston, Dr. Byun worked at the Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division of ARL in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. There he led the development of the Community Multi-scale Air Quality Model.

Welcome Dr. Byun!

 
Air Quality link - photo of smog over Los Angeles, CA
Climate Reference Network link - photo of measurement equipment near Lander, WY
Atmospheric Mercury link - image of mercury cycle
Climate Reference Network link - photo of measurement equipment at Wolf Point, MT