Role of Atmospheric Boundary Layer Dynamics on Summertime Air Pollution in the North Wasatch Front

Scope of Work

The project will analyze air quality and meteorology data collected in the Salt Lake City region during the Utah Summer Ozone Study (USOS) in 2024 to investigate the role of atmospheric boundary layer dynamics in summertime ozone.

The proposal outlines two main tasks:

1. Conduct comprehensive analysis of boundary layer dynamics using airborne Doppler lidar measurements and evaluate the NOAA High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) model performance.
2. Use case studies to relate spatial and temporal variations in ozone to meteorological drivers.

Project Details

• Principal Investigator: Brian Carroll (University of Colorado)
• Study Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
• Funded by Science for Solutions Research Grant: $99,413