Visitor vehicle emissions study : Joshua Tree National Park
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2005-01-01
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Edition:Final report
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Abstract:The U.S. Department of Transportation, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division (Volpe Center), provided technical support to the
National Parks Foundation as part of a National Park Service (NPS) project to evaluate vehicular emissions in the National Parks. In December 2002, a Visitor Vehicle Emissions Study was performed at Joshua Tree
National Park in order to collect traffic count and vehicle tracking data. This data was processed through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) MOBILE6 modeling software to produce park-specific emission
factors. Alternative methods involving modal emissions models were also investigated. Mainly due to their ability to take into account park-specific driving cycles, modal emissions models are likely to provide results
that are more appropriate for the National Parks. The report discusses the emissions inventory development methodologies and the corresponding results. For further emissions modeling, a simplified approach using a
modal emissions model is recommended.
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