Dr. Jonathan E. Pleim

AMD Staff

Education:

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, 1990, State University of New York at Albany
M.S. in Atmospheric Science, 1981, State University of New York at Albany
B.S. in Atmospheric Science, 1978, Cornell University

Professional Experience:

Research Physical Scientist, USEPA/ORD/NERL/AMAD/AMDB, Research Triangle Park, NC,
2008–present
Physical Scientist, NOAA Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division (in partnership with USEPA/NERL), Research Triangle Park, NC, 1990–2008
Air Quality Meteorologist, Environmental Research and Technology, Inc., 1981–1987

Awards:

NOAA Silver Medal, 2005
USEPA Bronze Medal, 2004

Publications:

Queen, A., Y. Zhang, R. Gilliam, and J. Pleim, 2008, Examining the sensitivity of MM5-AMAQ predictions to explicit, microphysics schemes, Part I - Database description, evaluation protocol and precipitation predictions. Atmospheric Environment, 42(16): 3842-3855).
Yu, S., R. Mathur, K. Schere, D. Kang, J. Pleim, J. Young, D. Tong, G. Pouliot, S. A. McKeen, and S. T. Rao, 2008, Evaluation of real-time PM2.5 forecasts and process analysis for PM2.5 formation over the eastern U.S. using the Eta-CMAQ forecast model during the 2004 ICARTT study. Journal of Geophysical Research. 113: (D06204): 1-20.
Pleim, J. E., 2007, A combined local and non-local closure model for the atmospheric boundary layer. Part 1: Model description and testing, J. Appl. Meteor. and Clim., 46, 1383-1395.
Pleim, J. E., 2007, A combined local and non-local closure model for the atmospheric boundary layer. Part 2: Application and evaluation in a mesoscale model, J. Appl. Meteor. and Clim., 46, 1396-1409.
Yu, S., R. Mathur, D. Kang, K. Schere, J. Pleim, and T.L. Otte, 2007, A comprehensive evaluation of the Eta-CMAQ forecast model performance for O3, its related precursors, and meteorological parameters during the 2004 ICARTT, J. Geophys. Res., 112, D12S14, doi:10.1029/2006JD007715
Pleim, J. E., 2006, A simple, efficient solution of flux-profile relationships in the atmospheric surface layer, J. Appl. Meteor. and Clim., 45, 341-347
Fenn, M. E., J. O. Sickman, A. Bytnerowicz, D. W. Clow, N. P. Molotch, J. E. Pleim, G. S. Tonnesen, K. C. Weathers, P. E. Padgett, and D. H. Campbell. 2006. Methods for measuring atmospheric nitrogen deposition inputs in arid and mountain ecosystems of western North America. In: A. H. Legge (ed.). Developments in Environmental Science Series: Relating Atmospheric Source Apportionment to Vegetation Effects: Establishing Cause Effect Relationships .Elsevier, Amsterdam.
Yu, S., R. Mathur, D. Kang, K. Schere, B. Eder, J. Pleim, 2006, Performance and diagnostic evaluation of ozone predictions by the Eta-Communinty Multiscale Air Quality Forecast System during the 2002 New England Air Quality Study. JAWMA, 56, 1459-1467.
McNider, R.T, W.M. Lapenta, A.P. Biazar, G.J. Jedlovec, J.E. Pleim, 2005, Retrieval of model grid scale heat capacity using geostationary satellite products: part 1- first case study application, J. Appl. Meteor., Journal of Applied Meteorology: Vol. 44, No. 9, pp. 1346–1360.
Mathur, R., U. Shankar, A. Hanna, M. T. Odman, J. N. McHenry, C. J. Coats, Jr., K. Alapaty, A. Xiu, S. Arunachalam, D. T. Olerud, Jr., D. W. Byun, K. L. Schere, F. S. Binkowski, J. K.S. Ching, R. L. Dennis, T. E. Pierce, J. E. Pleim, S. J. Roselle, J. O. Young. 2005, The Multiscale Air Quality Simulation Platform (MAQSIP): Initial Applications and Performance for Tropospheric Ozone and Particulate Matter, . J. Geophys. Res., 110(D13308): 1-23
Otte, T. L, G. Pouliot, J. E. Pleim, J. O. Young, K. L. Schere, D. C. Wong, P. C. S. Lee, M. Tsidulko, J. T. McQueen, P. Davidson, R. Mathur, H. Chuang, G. DiMego and N. L. Seaman. 2005: Linking the Eta Model with the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Modeling System to Build a National Air Quality Forecasting System. Weather and Forecasting: Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 367–384.
Daubbert, W., M. A. Carroll, D. Baumgardner, G. Carmichael, R. Cohen, T. Dye, J. Ellis, G. Grell, S. Grimmond, S. Hanna, J. Irwin, B. Lamb, S. Madronich, J. McQueen, J. Meagher, T. Odman, J. Pleim, H.P. Schmid, D. L. Westphal, 2004. Meteorological Research Needs for Improved Air Quality Forecasting: Report of the 11th Prospectus Development Team of the U.S. Weather Research Program. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society: Vol. 85, No. 4, pp. 563–586.
Pleim, J. E., and A. Xiu, 2003, Development of a land surface model. Part II: Data Assimilation. J. Appl. Meteor., 42, 1811-1822 .
Wu, Y., B. Bashers, P. L. Finkelstein, and J. E. Pleim, 2003, A Multilayer biochemical dry deposition model, 1, Model formulation, J. Geophys. Res., 108(D1) 4013-4024.
Wu, Y., B. Bashers, P. L. Finkelstein, and J. E. Pleim, 2003, A Multilayer biochemical dry deposition model, 2, Model evaluation, J. Geophys. Res., 108(D1) 4024-4051.
Pleim, J. E., A. Xiu, P. L. Finkelstein, and T.L. Otte, 2001, A coupled land-surface and dry deposition model and comparison to field measurements of surface heat, moisture, and ozone fluxes, Water, Air, and Soil Polution: Focus, 1, 243-252.
Xiu, A. and J. E. Pleim, 2001, Development of a land surface model part I: Application in a mesoscale meteorology model. J. Appl. Meteor., 40, 192-209
Pleim, J. E., P. L. Finkelstein, J. F. Clarke, and T. G. Ellestad, 1999, A Technique for Estimating Dry Deposition Velocities Based on Similarity with Latent Heat Flux. Atm. Env, 33, 2257-2268.

Atmos. Env.,

Alapaty, K, J. E. Pleim, S. Raman, D. S. Niyogi, and D. W. Byun, 1997. Simulation of atmospheric boundary layer processes using local- and nonlocal-closure schemes. J. Applied Meteorology, 36, 214-233.
Gillani, N. V. and J. E. Pleim, 1996. Sub-grid-scale features of anthropogenic emissions of VOC and NOx in the context of regional Eulerian models. Atm. Env., 30, 2043-2059.
Pleim, J. E. and A. Xiu, 1995. Development and testing of a surface flux and planetary boundary layer model for application in mesoscale models. J. Applied Meteorology, 34, 16-32.
Jang, J. C., H. E. Jeffries, D. W. Byun, and J. E. Pleim, 1995. Sensitivity of ozone to model grid resolution: Part 1. Application of a high resolution regional acid deposition model. Atm. Env., 29, 3085-3100.
Pleim, J. E. and J. K. S. Ching, 1994. Comparison and analysis of aircraft measurements and mesoscale atmospheric chemistry model simulations of tropospheric ozone. In: The Proceedings of the 1992 Quadrennial Ozone Symposium, Charlottesville, Virginia, June 4-13, 1992. Robert D. Hudson (Editor), NASA Conference Publications 3266, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland (1994).
Pleim J. E. and J. K. S. Ching, 1993. Interpretive analysis of observed and modeled mesoscale ozone photochemistry in areas with numerous point sources. Atm. Env., 27A, 999-1017.
Pleim, J. E., J. S. Chang, 1992. A non-local closure model for vertical mixing in the convective boundary layer. Atm. Env., 26A, 965-981.
Pleim, J.E., J.S. Chang, and K. Zhang, 1991. A nested grid mesoscale atmospheric chemistry model. J. Geophys. Res. 96, 3065-3084.
Chang, J. S., P. B. Middleton, W. R. Stockwell, C. J. Walcek, J. E. Pleim, H. H. Lansford, S. Madronich, F. S. Binkowski, N. L. Seaman, D. R. Stauffer, D. Byun, J. N. McHenry, H. Hass, and P. J. Samson, The Regional Acid Deposition Model and Engineering Model, NAPAP SOS/T Report 4, 1991.
Pleim, J.E. and D.W. Heinold, 1986. Development and application of a climatological acid deposition model for medium range assessment of impacts from individual sources. In: Meteorology of Acidic Deposition, pp.120-135, Ed: J. Laznow and G.J. Stensland, Air Pollution Control Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
Hanna, S.R., L.L. Schulman, R.J. Paine, J.E. Pleim, and M. Baer, 1985. Development and evaluation of the off-shore and coastal dispersion model. JAPCA, 35:1039.
Venkatram, A. and J. Pleim, 1985. Analysis of observations relevant to long-range transport and deposition of pollutants. Atmos. Env. 19: 659-667.
Rao, S.T., J. Pleim, and U. Czapski, 1983. A comparative study of two trajectory models of long-range transport. JAPCA, 33: 32-41.

Selected Presentations:

Pleim, J., J. Young, D. Wong, R. Gilliam, W. Hutzell, T. Otte, and J. Walker, 2007, A. 2- way coupled meteorology and air quality modeling, B. Bi-directional surface chemical fluxes, 29th NATO/SPS International Technical Meeting on Air Pollution Modeling and Its Application, Aveiro, Portugal, September 24-28, 2007.
Pleim, J, 2007, PBL modeling for air quality models, Joint Region 10 and States, NWAIRQUEST and NW Regional Modeling Consortium Meeting.
Pleim, J.E. and D.W. Byun, 2000, Application of a new land-surface, dry deposition, and PBL model in the Models-3 Community Multi-scale Air Quality (CMAQ) model system. Presented at the Millennium NATO/CCMS International Technical Meeting on Air Pollution Modelling and its Application, May 15-19, 2000 in Boulder, CO.
Pleim, J. E., and A. Xiu, 2000, A New Land-Surface Model in MM5. Presented at the Tenth PSU/NCAR Mesoscale Model User’s Workshop, June 21-22, 2000 in Boulder, CO.
Pleim, J. E., 1999, Modeling stomatal response to atmospheric humidity, Preprints of the 13th Symposium on Boundary Layers and Turbulence, January 10-15 1999, Dallas, TX, American Meteorological Society, Boston, MA.

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