Co-operation with national experts of EMEP countries

Participation of national experts in model intercomparison studies

Ten years ago in1994 the Bureau of the EMEP Steering Body suggested to set up an Advisory scientific group to assist MSC-E in the development of HM and POP model approaches. Scientists from the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Bulgaria were involved in this group from the beginning. Later modelers from the USA, Canada, UK, Switzerland and Denmark have joined to this group. The main goal of this community is to improve our knowledge about physical-chemical properties and environmental transport of toxic substances. Usually every year MSC-E organizes a meeting in Moscow to discus a progress in modeling. In 1995-1997 main attention was given to lead model intercomparison, in 1998-2000 to cadmium, then to mercury. At present we continue mercury model exercises and started comparison of POP model approaches. Results of the model intercomparison are presented jointly to the SB and TFMM and published in scientific literature. Mercury chemistry transformation scheme developed by Dr. Petersen was adapted to EMEP/MSCE-HM model. This form of cooperation is of mutual interest and allows MSC-E and national experts to compare different approaches and to use best available information.

Intercomparison studies of HM transport models

These special studies aimed at the development of appropriate modelling tools for the assessment of European region pollution by HMs were started within EMEP in 1995. First two studies were focused on lead [Sofiev et al., 1996] and cadmium [Gusev et al., 2000] models. Experts on HM emissions and long range transport modelling from Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, and MSC-E took part in the studies.

Third study is devoted to the intercomparison of mercury models. MSC-E and leading scientists in the field of mercury atmospheric transport modelling and measurements from the USA, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark and Bulgaria take part in it. The results of the first one are summarised in MSC-E report [Ryaboshapko et al., 2001] and published in "Atmospheric Environment" journal. Output of the second stage is given in EMEP/MSC-E Technical Report 1/2003.

Intercomparison study of POP multicompartment models

POP model intercomparison was initiated under EMEP in 2002. Representatives of the following countries: Canada, the Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA take part in this study. Further information on this activity can be found here.

Participation of national experts in preparation of MSC-E annual scientific/technical reports

Special chapter of the MSC-E/CCC Technical Report 5/2002 [Ilyin et al., 2002], devoted to mercury monitoring and modelling in the United Kingdom was prepared by D.Lee (QinetiQ, UK)

Joint interpretation and reporting of modelling and measurement results together with national experts from the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Germany and the United Kingdom can be found in MSC-E reports and technical notes in section Publications.