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The Ozone Fine Structure Model (OFIS) model allows an adequate description of urban photochemistry at a very low computational effort. Thus, it may be used for statistical analyses of urban scale ozone levels, including the assessment of control strategies and exposure estimates. Recent model extensions allow taking properly into account emission inhomogeneities in the surroundings of the considered city and local circulation systems. The performance of both the standard and the extended OFIS model versions is illustrated by its application to Stuttgart and Athens. The results reveal that the model extensions allow for more versatility in inhomogeneous situations.
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Sahm, P., Moussiopoulos, N. & Janssen, J. The Ozone Fine Structure Model: Model Concept and Options. Environ Monit Assess 65, 305–312 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006444221068
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