Working Papers


The working papers and reports describe case studies where we applied the SIM-air family of tools, document general notes on various databases available for emissions and pollution modeling, and present our reviews on various topics of air pollution analysis. Some of these working papers were converted into peer reviewed journals (see publications).

 

SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #55-2024: Value of Statistical Life (VSL) to support cost-benefit analysis of India’s air quality management
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #54-2024: Understanding Delhi’s Diwali Emission Loads
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #53-2024: Overhauling India’s pollution under control (PUC) tests for multipurpose emissions information
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #52-2024: Beginners handbook on assembling air pollution models
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #51-2024: Fear of the unknown: Communicating air quality information to public and practitioners
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #50-2024: Landscape review of air quality modeling in India
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #49-2024: How to spot anomalies in data trends: Evaluating AQI data from Indian cities
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #48-2024: Data from small monitoring networks is unreliable: Case of Indian cities
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #47-2024: Air Quality Index Analysis for Indian Cities 2015-2023
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #46-2021: 10 Frequently asked questions on air quality index (AQI)
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #45-2021: Aerosol speciation and meteorology data sets from Delhi supersite study – Jan’17 to Mar’18
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #44-2021: 10 Frequently asked questions on Particulate Matter (PM)
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #43-2021: What it means to take the long view on air pollution in Delhi?
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #42-2021: The three kinds of people we need to fight India’s air pollution problem
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #41-2021: Raw & processed data to support energy emissions & air pollution analysis in India
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #40-2021: Monitoring ambient air quality in Indian city airsheds
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesReport (2018) – Air quality analysis for Greater Bengaluru region
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesJournal Article (2018) – Air quality analysis for Raipur-Durg-Bhillai region
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesReport (2014) – Particulate pollution & health impacts analysis of coal-fired thermal power plants in India
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesReport (2012) – Road transport emissions in India (2010-2030)
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesReport (2014) – Air quality analysis for Greater Patna region
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesExecutive summary report (2019) – (APnA) city program for 60 Indian cities
Air Pollution knowledge Assessments (APnA-India)Report (2019) – Review of India-NCAP clean air action plans (Full report and more)
Air Pollution knowledge Assessments (APnA-India)Report (2019) – Accelerating city progress on clean air
Air Pollution knowledge Assessments (APnA-India)Report (2019) – The contribution of household fuels to ambient air pollution in India. More on “cooking & heating” emissions in India
Air Pollution knowledge Assessments (APnA-India)Report (2019) – Comprehensive clean air action plan for the city of Patna
Air Pollution knowledge Assessments (APnA-India)Report (2020) – Comprehensive clean air action plan for the city of Gaya
Air Pollution knowledge Assessments (APnA-India)Report (2020) – Comprehensive clean air action plan for the city of Muzaffarpur
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #39-2012: Urban air pollution & co-benefits analysis for Indian cities – Pune, Chennai, Indore, Ahmedabad, Surat, & Rajkot
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #38-2012: Multi-pollutant emissions inventory for the National Capital Region of Delhi
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #37-2012: An analysis of health and carbon benefits using integrated air pollution modeling for Pune, India
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #36-2011: Air quality forecasting system for cities – Modeling architecture for Delhi
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #35-2010: Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi India – Trend analysis & implications for the Commonwealth Games 2020 & beyond
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #34-2010: Air Quality Index (AQI) – Methodology & applications for public awareness in cities
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #33-2010: Electronic road pricing – Experience & lessons from Singapore
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #32-2010: Estimated air pollution and health benefits of metro system in Delhi
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #31-2010: Role of meteorology on urban air pollution dispersion – A 20 year analysis for Delhi, India
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #30-2009: Simplified Atmospheric Transport Modeling System (ATMoS-4.0) for the SIM-air model
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #29-2009: Monitoring & mapping urban air pollution – A one day experiment in Delhi, India
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #28-2009: Measuring autorickshaw emissions to inform air quality policy
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #27-2009: Particulate Matter (PM) pollution in India in 2007
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #26-2009: What is the role of air pollution modeling in policy making?
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #25-2009: Photochemistry of air pollution in Delhi, India – A monitoring based analysis
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #24-2009: Motorized passenger travel in urban India – Emissions & co-benefits analysis
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #23-2009: Urban particulate pollution source apportionment – Part 2: Applications, results, and policy implications
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #22-2009: Air quality management in Delhi, India – Then, now, and next
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #21-2009: Impact analysis of brick kilns on the air quality in Dhaka, Bangladesh
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #20-2009: Particulate pollution in Asia – Part 1: Multi-pollutant modeling of sources, contributions, & health impacts
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #19-2009: A review of air pollution from transport sector in China
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #18-2009: Indicative impacts of vehicular idling on air emissions
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #17-2009: Ten frequently asked questions about particulate matter
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #16-2009: Urban particulate pollution source apportionment – Part 1: Definition, methodology, & resources
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #15-2009: A review of the impact of biofuels on local, regional, and global air quality
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #14-2008: An air quality management action plan for Hanoi, Vietnam
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #13-2008: Vehicular air pollution information system (VAPIS)
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #12-2008: DIESEL program in Bangkok
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #11-2008: Urban transport in India: Not so fast for the Nano car
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #10-2008: What is particulate matter? Composition & Science
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #09-2008: Air pollution & co-benefits analysis for Hyderabad, India
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #08-2008: Co-benefits: Management options for local pollution & GHG emissions control
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #07-2008: Estimating road dust emissions – Methods & parameters
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #06-2008: Estimating health impacts of urban air pollution
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #05-2008: Urban air pollution analysis in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #04-2008: Simple & Interactive tools for air pollution analysis
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #03-2008: Informed decision support for AQM in developing cities SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #02-2008: Four simple equations for vehicular emissions inventory
SIM-air Working Paper SeriesSeries #01-2008: Creating GIS road maps for urban centers