RAINS-NH₃ model for Europe

Methodology and Databases

Methodology

• Note: The paper presenting the current state of the developement of the model is under preparation and will be added to this page as soon as it is ready. The older papers documenting the basis of the methodology used to calculate emissions and costs in ammonia module can be obtained from Ms. Margaret Gottsleben . Please specify which of the papers listed below you want to receive.
  • Klaassen, G. (1991) Past and Future Emissions of Ammonia in Europe , Status Report SR-91-01, IIASA, Laxenburg, March 1991.
  • Klaassen, G. (1991) Costs of Controlling Ammonia Emissions in Europe , Status Report SR-91-02, IIASA, Laxenburg, April 1991.
  Also, the interim reports to the EU and UNECE contain information on the latest modifications and additions to the ammonia module in RAINS.

Access to on-line databases [NOT used anymore! Please refer to the documentation of the current data-set]

• To make reading datafiles easier, please load description file [pdf] that explains the abreviations used in the model for emission categories and abatement techniques.
• All country-specific data files are in Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf).