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The
FRAME (Fine Resolution Atmospheric Multi-pollutant Exchange) model
is a Lagrangian atmospheric transport model used to assess the long-term
annual mean deposition of reduced and oxidised nitrogen and sulphur
over the United Kingdom.
The model was
developed from an earlier European scale model, TERN (Transport
over Europe of Reduced Nitrogen). FRAME was developed initially
to focus in particular on transport and deposition of reduced nitrogen
and was named the Fine Resolution Ammonia Exchange model. Recent
developments in the treatment of sulphur and oxidised nitrogen mean
that it may now be considered as a robust multi-chemical species
tool. The new name reflects these changes whilst preserving the
familiar acronym.
Variations of
the FRAME model are now also used to simulate transport and deposition
of heavy metals, particles, base cations, and greenhouse gases such
as methane and nitrous oxide.
FRAME Development and version numbers
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