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===Key datasets; observing methods; parameters; space-time coverage===
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=December 7, Day 2=
** Surface and point monitoring networks
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==09.00-09.30: Aerosol Self Learning Modules and the MAGEEP Aerosol Network==
** Satellite datasets and parameters
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Lecturer:<br/>
** Models and emissions
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* Dr.Pratim Biswas, Washington University in St.Louis<br/>
  
=== Analyses tools===
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==09.30-09.45: Summary report of Day 1==
** Spatial and temporal  pattern analyses
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Presenter:  
** Event monitoring consoles
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* Dr. Virnedra Sethi
** Special:  Data fusion and model evaluation
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* Dr. Pushpavanam
 
 
==11.00-12.30: Surface based networks and observations==
 
 
 
'''Lecturers''':<br/>
 
 
 
Dr. Prashant Gargava, CPCB<br/>
 
Dr. Gufran Beig, IITM<br/>
 
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, NEERI <br/>
 
Dr.Ajay Deshpande, MPCB<br/>
 
 
 
* National Air Quality Monitoring Program (NAMP)- Aerosol & Gases
 
* AQ monitoring, emission inventory and source apportionment study for Indian cities
 
* System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research  (SAFAR)
 
* Other AQ networks
 
 
 
==13.30-15.00: Satellite measurements and models for air quality==
 
 
 
'''Lecturers''':<br/>
 
Dr. Rudolf B. Husar, WUStL <br/>
 
Experts from Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
 
 
 
* Air pollution remote sensing basics
 
* Satellite sensors: MODIS, OMI, CALIPSO, MISR
 
* Global and regional modeling basics
 
* Navel Aerosol Analysis and Prediction System (NAAPS), Community Multiscale Air Quality Model (CMAQ)
 
* Air quality patterns over India from satellites and models
 
  
==15.30-16.30: Combining satellite and surface observations with models==
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== 9:45-10:45 AM: Data Resources & Analyses Tools ==
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Lecturers:
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* Dr. Rudolf B. Husar, Washington University in St. Louis
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* Ratish Menon, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
  
'''Lecturers''':<br/>
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Key Datasets; observing methods; parameters; space-time coverage<br>
Dr. Rudolf B. Husar, WUStL  in Collaboration with Other Lecturers<br/>
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Surface and point monitoring networks<br>
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Satellite datasets and parameters<br>
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Models and emissions<br>
  
* Models with data assimilation
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Analyses Tools<br>
* Pollution event characterization
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Spatial and temporal pattern analyses<br>
* Multisensory data fusion
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Event monitoring consoles<br>
* Tentative aerosol source attribution
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Special: Data fusion and model evaluation<br>
 
 
==16.30-17.00: Summary Day1 and discussion==
 
 
 
'''Moderator''': Dr. Virendra Sethi
 
 
 
Focus: To have an invited panel and then a general discussion.
 
 
 
* What have we learned?
 
* Opportunities for further learning and applications
 
 
 
The outcome of this session will be  a summary of the learning from Day 1 to be presented to the participants on Day 2.
 
 
 
==17.30-18.30: DataFed Tutorial==
 
 
 
Hands on tutorial on the federated data system ( DataFed). Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops.
 
 
 
=December 7, Day 2=
 
==09.00-09.30: Aerosol Self Learning Modules and the MAGEEP Aerosol Network==
 
 
 
'''Lecturer''':<br/>
 
Dr.Pratim Biswas, Washington University in St.Louis<br/>
 
 
 
==09.30-09.45: Summary report of Day 1==
 
Presented by Dr.Rudolf B.Husar, Washington University in St.Louis
 
  
==09.45-10.45: Ambient Monitoring and Assessment: Experiences from other countries==
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== 10:45-11:15 Tea Break==
  
'''Lecturers''':<br/>
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==11:15 am– 12:45pm: DataFed Tutorial==
Dr. Orhan Yenugin, Bogazici University: A review of the surface ozone and its precursor concentrations in the megacity of Istanbul<br/>
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Hands on tutorial on the federated data system (DataFed). Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops.
Dr. Jiang Jingkun, Tsinghua University: Particulate Matter Pollution in China<br/>
 
  
==11.15-13.00: Urban Measurements, Supersites, Special Monitoring==
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==12:45 – 2:00 pm Lunch==
  
'''Lecturers''':<br/>
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==2:00pm- 3:15 pm: Urban Measurements, Supersites, Special Monitoring ==
Dr. Jay Turner, Washington University in St.Louis<br/>
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Lecturers:
Dr. Brent Williams, Washington University in St.Louis<br/>
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* Dr. Jay R. Turner, Washington University in St. Louis
Dr. Sachidanand Tripathi, IIT Kanpur<br/>
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* Dr. Brent Williams, Washington University in St. Louis
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* Dr. Sachidanand Tripathi, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
  
==14.00-15.30: Panel Discussion: Air quality analysis needs for India==
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==3:15-4:00pm: Tea and Panel Discussion: Air quality monitoring and analysis needs and opportunities for India ==
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Moderators:
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* Rashmi S. Patil, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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* Rakesh Kumar, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
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Panelists:
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* Harish Gadhavi, NARL, ISRO
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* Amita Athawale, KEM Hospital
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* Ajay Deshpande, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
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* Jay R. Turner, Washington University in St. Louis
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* Rudolf B. Husar, Washington University in St. Louis
  
'''Moderators''':<br/>
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==4:00-5:00pm: Roadmap Discussion ==
Rashmi S Patil, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay<br/>
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Charting a three year calendar for collaborative research and education in air quality monitoring and assessment using shared tools and information resources.
Rakesh Kumar, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute <br/>
 
'''Panelists''':<br/>
 
B. Sengupta, Advisor to ICCT and Ex Member Secretary, CPCB<br/>
 
Mukesh Khare, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi<br/>
 
Virendra Sethi, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay<br/>
 
Ajay Deshpande, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board<br/>
 
Jay Turner, Washington University in St.Louis<br/>
 
Rudolf B.Husar, Washington University in St.Louis<br/>
 
  
==16.00-17.00: Roadmap Discussion==
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END OF EVENT
Charting a three year calendar for collaborative education and research in air quality.
 

Revision as of 21:32, November 25, 2012

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December 6 (Day 1)

09:00-10:00 AM: Registration, tea/coffee

10.00-10:30: Introduction

10.30-12.30: Ambient Monitoring and Assessment: Experiences from Various Countries

Lecturers:

  • Dr. Orhan Yenigun, Bogazici University: A review of the surface ozone and its precursor concentrations in the megacity of Istanbul
  • Dr. Jingkun Jiang, Tsinghua University: Particulate Matter Pollution in China
  • Dr. Jay Turner (Mongolia)
  • Dr. Ajay Deshpande (MSRDC)

12:-1:00 PM Discussion

1:00-2:00 PM Lunch

2:00-3:30 PM Surface based networks, observations and future

Lecturers

  • Dr. R.N.Singh, Senior INSA Scientist
  • Dr. Prashant Gargava, Central Pollution Control Board
  • Dr. Gufran Beig, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
  • Dr. Rakesh Kumar, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
  • Dr. Ajay Deshpande, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
  • Dr.Some one from Industry for their problems and needs

Future of air quality modelling for sustainable development
National Air Quality Monitoring Program (NAMP) - Aerosol & Gases
AQ monitoring, emission inventory and source apportionment study for Indian cities
System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)
Other AQ networks [industrial Emission Control]

3:30-4:00 PM Tea Break

4:00-5:30 PM Satellite measurements and models for air quality

Lecturers

  • Dr. Rudolf B. Husar, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Dr. Harish Gadhavi, NARL, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Aerosol remote sensing basics
Satellite sensors: MODIS, OMI, CALIPSO, MISR
Global and regional modeling basics
Naval Aerosol Analysis and Prediction System (NAAPS)
Air quality patterns over India from satellites and models

5:50-7:00 PM Reconciliation of satellite, surface observations with models

Lecturers:

  • Dr. Rudolf B. Husar, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Dr. Harish Gadhavi, NARL, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Multi-sensory observations; models
NAMP, Aeronet, Visibility, 6 City Aerosol Chemistry

7:00-8:00 Networking, Informal meetings, Dinner

December 7, Day 2

09.00-09.30: Aerosol Self Learning Modules and the MAGEEP Aerosol Network

Lecturer:

  • Dr.Pratim Biswas, Washington University in St.Louis

09.30-09.45: Summary report of Day 1

Presenter:

  • Dr. Virnedra Sethi
  • Dr. Pushpavanam

9:45-10:45 AM: Data Resources & Analyses Tools

Lecturers:

  • Dr. Rudolf B. Husar, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Ratish Menon, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Key Datasets; observing methods; parameters; space-time coverage
Surface and point monitoring networks
Satellite datasets and parameters
Models and emissions

Analyses Tools
Spatial and temporal pattern analyses
Event monitoring consoles
Special: Data fusion and model evaluation

10:45-11:15 Tea Break

11:15 am– 12:45pm: DataFed Tutorial

Hands on tutorial on the federated data system (DataFed). Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops.

12:45 – 2:00 pm Lunch

2:00pm- 3:15 pm: Urban Measurements, Supersites, Special Monitoring

Lecturers:

  • Dr. Jay R. Turner, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Dr. Brent Williams, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Dr. Sachidanand Tripathi, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

3:15-4:00pm: Tea and Panel Discussion: Air quality monitoring and analysis needs and opportunities for India

Moderators:

  • Rashmi S. Patil, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
  • Rakesh Kumar, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute

Panelists:

  • Harish Gadhavi, NARL, ISRO
  • Amita Athawale, KEM Hospital
  • Ajay Deshpande, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
  • Jay R. Turner, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Rudolf B. Husar, Washington University in St. Louis

4:00-5:00pm: Roadmap Discussion

Charting a three year calendar for collaborative research and education in air quality monitoring and assessment using shared tools and information resources.

END OF EVENT