CMAQ Publications and Peer Review

Publications

Peer-reviewed research by CMAQ team members is listed here.

The annual number of publications using CMAQ continues to grow along with its international use. Analysis of the Web of Science Core Collection shows the geographical distribution of CMAQ publications in 2023. Additional information about CMAQ's scientific reach can found in a research impact metrics analysis (pdf) (922.66 KB) prepared by the EPA-RTP library.

Distribution of CMAQ publications per co-authoring country. Publications are counted for an institution if at least one of the article’s authors lists that country as their affiliated institution’s address. Compiled from Web of Science data. — Distribution of 170 CMAQ publications per co-authoring country. Publications are counted for an institution if at least one of the article’s authors lists that country as their affiliated institution’s address.

External Review of the CMAQ System

Panels of U.S. and international experts in atmospheric science are convened periodically to peer review new CMAQ versions. The panel’s findings are released to the public along with the software to promote the software’s sound scientific use. Members of the peer review panel are selected based on their expertise in accordance with the focus of the review session. After reviewing numerous reports and articles and completing their three-day meeting in Research Triangle Park, N.C., the review panel prepares a comprehensive report on their findings and recommendations. EPA then responds to the comments of the reviewers. Final review reports are posted below.

CMAQ Publications and Peer Review

Publications

External Review of the CMAQ System

Community Multiscale Air Quality Modeling System (CMAQ)