Articles | Volume 26, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-5497-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-5497-2026
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22 Apr 2026
Research article |  | 22 Apr 2026

PAMS-constrained top-down calibration of VOC-speciated CMAQ simulations

Sheng-Po Chen, Chieh-Heng Wang, Yi-Ju Lee, Fang-Yi Cheng, and Jia-Lin Wang

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CMAQ (5.5) US EPA Office of Research and Development https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13883210

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Air quality models often group many chemicals together, which can limit their ability to reflect real-world air pollution. In this study, we improved a widely used model by simulating 54 individual organic air pollutants measured across Taiwan. By comparing the model with observations, we corrected emission estimates and improved accuracy. The results show that a small number of pollutants strongly influence ozone formation, offering clear guidance for more effective air quality control.
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