Evaluation of Atmospheric Processes for Ozone Formation from Vehicle Emissions
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چکیده
The factors involved in evaluations of effects of volatile organic compound (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen emissions from motor vehicles on ground-level ozone are reviewed. The chemical basis for ozone formation, the computer models and chemical mechanisms used for predicting ozone impacts, and methods for quantifying differences among VOCs in their ozone impacts, are discussed. It is recommended that evaluations of effects of changing fuel and vehicle technology on ozone include an analysis of the effects of uncertainties in the model calculations and of the variability of ozone impacts with atmospheric conditions. Other related research needs are summarized.
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