Meteorological and Air Quality Modelling

Dear Colleagues,

Models are currently the primary components for analysis in most meteorological and air quality assessments and the only tools available for future projections, allowing alternative scenarios to be investigated. Moreover, in contrast to the limitations in the spatial coverage of field measurements, models allow assessments over large regions, even the globe. Despite their advantages, modelling outputs are subject to significant uncertainties due to deficiencies in our knowledge and limitations owed to the various spatial and temporal resolutions involved in the processes. These shortfalls can to some extent be offset by the validations of models with the help of measurements that can be used in a complementary manner, or the development of modelling ensembles that advance our knowledge on the impact of the various alternative parameterizations on the modelling outputs.

This Special Issue of Atmosphere is oriented towards numerical weather prediction and air quality modelling communities and aims to present a collection of studies that advance our knowledge on all aspects of this field. We invite authors to submit original articles that focus on meteorological modelling and air quality modelling on local, regional, or global scales. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, model development, applications, evaluation, sensitivity studies, optimization and best practices that can be applied, impact studies, climate and air quality interactions, and extreme events. Research papers, analytical reviews, case studies, and policy-relevant articles are encouraged.

Dr. Rafaella Eleni P. Sotiropoulou
Prof. Efthimios Tagaris
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Atmosphere is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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