Workshop on Measuring and Modeling at the Interface of Air Quality and Climate to Understand Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions

这次研讨会召集了国内许多生物挥发性有机化合物(BVOC)大气测量方面的专家，以确定这一领域的科学现状。重点将放在美国东南部，之前的实地研究和模拟表明，那里是BVOC排放到大气中的“热点”。BVOCs是全球重要的大气排放物；它们对臭氧的产生有重大影响，对生态系统和人类健康有次要影响。还将讨论新技术和基础设施。讲习班的一个主要目标是将具有新的和不同观点的资深研究人员和早期职业科学家聚集在一起，在一个重点突出和富有成效的论坛上为专业交流提供机会。讨论结果将在同行评议的期刊出版物上报告。

This workshop convenes many of the nation's experts on atmospheric measurements of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) to define the current state of the science in this area. The emphasis will be on the Southeastern U.S., which previous field studies and modeling suggest is a "hotspot" for BVOC emissions to the atmosphere. BVOCs are a globally significant emission to the atmosphere; they have a major impact on ozone production, with secondary effects on ecosystems and human health. New techniques and infrastructure will also be discussed. A major goal of the workshop is to bring together established senior researchers and early career scientists with new and different perspectives to provide opportunities for professional interactions in a focused and productive forum. The discussion outcomes will be reported in a peer-reviewed journal publication.