Research Article

Evaluating the Performance of a Regional-Scale Photochemical Modelling System: Part I—Ozone Predictions

Table 1

Quantitative performance statistics for meteorology variables and/or ozone concentrations. is the forecast value and the measurement.

Statistical parameter/mathematical definitionVariableBenchmark

Wind speed  ms−1
Wind direction
Temperature  K
Specific humidity  g kg−1

Wind direction
Temperature  K
Specific humidity  g kg−1

O3 concentration %

O3 concentration %

Wind speed  ms−1

Wind speed
Temperature
Specific humidity

O3 concentration %