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4. Summary and Conclusion
In general, the annual dynamics of gas phase species as well as of particulate
matter was relatively well simulated. Note that the EMEP emission inventory
needs improvements and constitutes a limitation in the accuracy of air quality
modelling. The CALIOPE system complements the present network of air quality
measurements managed by regional and local authorities, and in certain experi-
mental measurement campaigns or air quality studies performed both in urban or
background areas.
Acknowledgments
The authors wish to thank Carlos Perez for providing us the DREAM
mineral dust data from the African continent. This work is funded by the CALIOPE project of
the Spanish Ministry of the Environment. All simulations were performed in the MareNostrum
supercomputer hosted by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
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