Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator
(MOVES)
User Guide for MOVES2014
United States
Environmental Proloclion
Agency
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Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator
(MOVES)
User Guide for MOVES2014
Assessment and Standards Division
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
United States
Environm«nl.»l ProlecliQn
Agency
EPA-420-B-14-055
July 2014
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Table of Contents
1. Explore MOVES
Introduction 1-2
MOVES Graphical User Interface (GUI) 1-3
MOVES Menu Items 1-4
File Menu 1-4
Edit Menu 1-8
Pre Processing Menu 1-10
Action Menu 1-12
Post Processing Menu 1-14
Tools Menu 1-16
Settings Menu 1-18
Help Menu 1-20
Navigation Panel 1-22
Description Panel 1-23
Scale Panel 1-24
Time Spans Panel 1-25
Geographic Bounds Panel 1-26
Vehicles/Equipment Panel 1-27
Road Type Panel 1-31
Pollutants and Processes Panel 1-33
Manage Input Data Sets Panel 1-34
Strategies Panel 1-35
Output Panels 1-37
Advanced Performance Features Panel 1-41
2. Generate Inventories at the County Scale Level
Introduction 2-2
Developing a County Scale MOVES RunSpec 2-3
Using the County Data Manager to Enter Local Data 2-35
Using the County Data Manager: Database Tab 2-38
Using the County Data Manager: Creating a Template 2-41
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Using the County Data Manager: Exporting Default Data 2-44
Viewing the Defaults and Entering Data 2-47
Using the County Data Manager: Importing Data 2-47
Executing the RunSpec 2-54
3. Process MOVES Output
Introduction 3-2
Exploring MOVES Output Tables 3-2
Using the Post-Processing Menu: Run MySQL Script on Output Database 3-3
Post-Processing Scripts List 3-5
Post-Processing Scripts List: Project Scale Runs 3-5
Using the Post-Processing Menu: Run MySQL Script on Nonroad Output Database 3-6
Nonroad Post-Processing Scripts List 3-9
Working with Output Databases in MySQL 3-10
Copying and Sending MySQL Databases 3-10
4. Using the MOVES Custom Domain Option
Introduction 4-2
Inputs for a Custom Domain Run 4-2
Using Zone and Zoneroad Inputs 4-7
5. Generate Emission Rates for County Scale Analyses
Introduction 5-2
Understanding the Five Types of MOVES Rates 5-2
Creating a RunSpec for a Rates Run 5-5
Developing Inputs for a Rates Run 5-28
6. Using MOVES at the Project Scale
Introduction 6-2
Creating a Project Scale RunSpec 6-3
Using the Project Data Manager 6-30
Using the Project Data Manager: Database Tab 6-33
Using the Project Data Manager: Creating a Template 6-36
Using the Project Data Manager: Exporting Default Data 6-39
Viewing Defaults and Entering Data 6-41
Using the Project Data Manager: Importing Data 6-42
Executing the RunSpec 6-49
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7. Using MOVES-Nonroad
Introduction 7-2
Creating a Nonroad RunSpec 7-3
Appendix A. MOVES Onroad Decoder
MOVES Onroad Decoder AA-2
Appendix B. MOVES Quick Start Guide
Introduction AB-2
Can I still run MOVES2010b if I've downloaded MOVES2014? AB-2
How do I convert MOVES2010b databases into MOVES2014 format? AB-2
What changes have been made to the MOVES GUI? AB-2
What changes have been made to MOVES inputs? AB-3
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Introduction
MOVES is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Motor Vehicle Emission
Simulator. It helps the user to answer "what if" questions, such as, how would particulate
matter emissions decrease in my state on a typical weekday if truck travel was reduced
during rush hour, or how does the total hydrocarbon emission rate change if my fleet
switches to gasoline from diesel fuel? The purpose of MOVES is to provide an accurate
estimate of emissions from cars, trucks and non-highway mobile sources under a wide
range of user-defined conditions.
In the modeling process, the user specifies vehicle types, time periods, geographical areas,
pollutants, vehicle operating characteristics, and road types to be modeled. The model then
performs a series of calculations, which have been carefully developed to accurately reflect
vehicle operating processes, such as cold start or extended idle, and provide estimates of
bulk emissions or emission rates. Specifying the characteristics of the particular scenario to
be modeled is done by creating a Run Specification, or RunSpec.
In addition, the MOVES model includes a default database that summarizes emission
relevant information for the entire United States. The MOVES team continually works to
improve this database, but, for many uses, up-to-date local inputs will be more appropriate,
especially for analyses supporting State Implementation Plans (SIPs) and conformity
determinations.
This user guide to the EPA's MOVES2014 model provides an introduction to how to use the
model to estimate air pollution emissions from cars, trucks and non-highway mobile
sources. An appendix is provided for experienced MOVES2010 modelers that summarizes
how to use features that are new in MOVES2014. A second appendix provides a "decoder"
for some of the most important identifiers used in MOVES inputs and outputs.
This guide is one of one of many documents available to help users of the model. The
MOVES2014 User Interface Manual provides insight and best practices to various
components of MOVES. The MOVES2014 Module Reference provides step-by-step
module algorithms and module and database cross references. MOVES2014 Software
Design and Reference Manual assists users with configuring and installing MOVES as well
as discussing how MOVES works behind the GUI. These documents and training materials,
and technical and policy guidance are available on the MOVES website,
httD://www.eDa.QOv/otaa/models/moves/index.htm.
The first section of the MOVES user guide describes the MOVES Graphical User Interface
(GUI) including menu items and the navigation panel. It uses an example of an Onroad
National Scale run to demonstrate the MOVES GUI. This is an excellent place to start if
you're new to MOVES and unfamiliar with the GUI.
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MOVES Graphical User Interface (GUI)
To run MOVES, you must create a "Run Specification" (or RunSpec). This is an XML file that
describes your choices for the model run. The MOVES GUI contains a Menu and a
Navigation Panel both designed to help you complete the RunSpec..
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MOVES Menu Items
Clicking on a Menu item reveals a drop-down menu from which you will select an action.
File Menu
1. Click File.
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2. Once the drop-down menu is open, select any of the standard items.
New will open a new RunSpec;
Open will open an existing RunSpec;
Close will close the current RunSpec;
Save will save the current RunSpec without changing the filename;
Save As will allow you to create a new RunSpec name and save;
Print will print the XML version of the RunSpec.
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3. If you've used MOVES before, you can also open a recent RunSpec (the most recent
three are displayed).
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4. Click Exit to close MOVES.
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Edit Menu
1. Click Edit.
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Once the drop-down menu is open, select any of the standard items.
Cut will remove selected text and copy it to the clipboard;
Copy will copy the selected text to the clipboard;
Paste will input text cut/copied from the clipboard;
Clear will remove the selected text.
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Note: These functions are only available in text entry sections of MOVES.
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Pre Processing Menu
The Pre-Processing menu is used to select options for entering data in MOVES. These menu
options are specific to the analysis scale selected in the Scale panel. Selecting one of these
options opens a new screen that allows data to be entered in MOVES.
1. Click Pre Processing.
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2. Click Data Importer to enter data at the National Scale (optional); click County
Data Manager to enter data at the County Scale (required); click Project Data
Manager to enter data at the Project Scale (required). These three importers are
relevant only for highway vehicle runs.
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Vehicle sj'Equipment
Road Type
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Description:
Execute active RunSpec
Note: Local county or project level data are entered into MOVES after the completion of the RunSpec
and before MOVES is run. Each data manager contains a template to ensure data is entered in the
correct format.
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Action Menu
1. Click Action.
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Click Execute to run MOVES once your RunSpec is created;
Stop to stop a MOVES run in progress (can't be resumed);
Pause to pause a MOVES run in progress;
Resume to resume a paused MOVES run;
MOVES Run Error Log to display the error log for a selected output database.
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Post Processing Menu
1. Click Post Processing.
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2. Click Run MySQL Script on Output Database to further process a MOVES output
database using a set of MySQL scripts; click
Run MySQL Script on Nonroad Output Database to further process a MOVES
Nonroad output database using a set of MySQL scripts;
Produce Summary Report to customize information contained in a MOVES output
database;
Produce State/County Map to display a MOVES output database in color or gray-
scaled maps.
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Produce Summary Report
Produce State/County Map
Description:
I Produce State'County Map
Note: These options are available only after a MOVES run has completed successfully.
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Tools Menu
1. Click Tools.
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2. Click Multiple RunSpec Creator to create a batch of similar MOVES runs;
Process DONE Files if you're an advanced user using MOVES in a network (not
recommended for most users);
Database Converter to convert a MOVES2010b input database into a MOVES2014
database (County and Project scales).
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Tools Settings Help
Multiple Run Spec Creator
Process DONE Fifes
Database Converter
Select and optionally process DONE files from other masters
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Settings Menu
1. Click Settings.
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2. Click Configure MOVES to set-up the basic MOVES operating configuration. Most
users should not need this function.
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Help Menu
1. Click Help.
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2. Click MOVES User's Guide to open a website where you can download this guide or
other MOVES documentation. Click About MOVES to view the version and release
date of the MOVES software you're using.
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Navigation Panel
The Navigation Panel lists different portions of the RunSpec. Clicking an item in the
Navigation Panel displays a sub-panel that assists you in making selections for that section.
A RunSpec includes your choices for location, time period, alternate input data, and output
preferences. In order for MOVES to process your RunSpec, each item in the Navigation
Panel must show a green checkmark, which indicates that all necessary selections for that
sub-panel have been made, or yellow tildas symbol, which indicates that making selections
in the sub-panel is optional (shown below).
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Description Panel
The Description Panel allows you to enter a text description of the RunSpec. Include the
location, time period being modeled, type of pollutant modeled, and anything unique about
the RunSpec. This description will appear in the MOVESRun table of the output database.
This is optional, but recommended to help keep track of the purpose of each MOVES run.
1. Click Description. Enter your desired text (up to 5,000 characters of text, but no
quote, ampersand or backslash characters allowed).
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Description:
Describe your RunSpec here. Include the location, time
period being modeled, type of pollutant modeled, and
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Scale Panel
The Scale Panel is where you select the model type (Onroad or Nonroad), analysis scale
(National, County, or Project) and the calculation type (Inventory or Emission Rates).
1. Click Scale. Select the appropriate button for each choice. Note, these selections
change what options are available on other sub-panels. Changes here can erase
selections on other panels.
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Model
® Onroad
O Nonroad
Domain/Scale
® National Use the default national database with default state and local allocation factors,
Caution: Do not use this scale setting for SIP or conformity
analyses. The allocation factors and other defaults applied at
the state or county level have not been verified against specific
state or county data and do not meet regulatory requirements for
SIPs and conformity determinations.
O County Select or define a single county that is the entire domain.
Note: Use this scale setting for SIP and regional conformity analysis.
Use of this scale setting requires user-supplied local data for most
activity and fleet inputs.
O Project Use project domain Inputs.
Note: Use this scale setting for project-level analysis for conformity,
NEPA, or any other regulatory purpose. Use of this scale setting requires
user-supplied data at the linK level for activity and fleet inputs that
describe a particular transportation project
Calculation Type
® Inventory
Mass and'or Energy within a region and time span,
O Emission Rates Mass and/or Energy per unit of activity,
MOVESScenarioID:
f\ Caution: Changing these selections changes the contents of other
input panels. These changes may include losing previous data contents.
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Time Spans Panel
The Time Spans Panel is where you define the time period for which MOVES will calculate
emissions. There are five sections in this panel and all sections must be populated.
Section
Description
Time Aggregation Level
Years
Months
Days
Hours
Only one selection can be made. The
default is Hour and this is what must be
used for any regulatory purpose.
Enter only one year at a time for County
and Project Scales; multiple years can be
selected for National Scale. For Nonroad
runs, we suggest running only one year at
a time to keep output size manageable.
One or more months (including all) can be
selected.
One or both types can be selected.
One or more hours (including all) can be
selected. All hours must be selected for
any run that estimates hydrocarbon
emissions.
1. Click Time Spans.
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Geographic Bounds
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Geographic Bounds Panel
The Geographic Bounds Panel is where you define the geographic area in which MOVES
calculates emissions. The options available are based upon your Scale Panel choice.
Scale Panel Selection
Options for Geographic Bounds Panel
National
County
Project
Nation (except Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands)
State (select one or more)
County (select one or more, can be in
different states)
County
Custom Domain
County
Custom Domain
1. Click Geographic Bounds.
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Region;
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States:
Counties:
Selection
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Select All
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Geographic Bounds Requirements
Please select a state and county.
Caution: For SIP or regional conformity analyses, you must go back to the
; Scale window and select "County" before specifying a county in this window.
Caution: You have selected National scale with detail at the State or County level.
MOVES will use the default national database with default state and local allocat
| factors. These factors have not been verified against actual state or county level
data and do not meet regulatory requirements for SIPs and conformity determini
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Vehicles/Equipment
The Vehicles/Equipment panels are where you define the types of vehicles you're including
in your RunSpec. For most analyses, all valid gasoline, diesel, ethanol and CNG vehicle
combinations are used.
Not all vehicle/fuel type combinations are valid. Selecting invalid fuel and source type
combinations (e.g., diesel motorcycles) will cause informational notes to be displayed in the
bottom window of this panel, but does not cause problems with the MOVES run or with
model results. Include all valid vehicle/fuel combinations to accurately account for total
emissions for each source type. If all the valid combinations are not selected in the
RunSpec, emissions from those missing combinations will be lost in the model output and
the results will not be accurate.
The table below lists the vehicle types available for onroad analysis and their associated
FHWA VM-1 vehicle types. If you select Nonroad on the scale panel, a list of nonroad
equipment is provided.
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MOVES Source Use Types and HPMS Vehicle Types
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Source Type ID
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Source Types
Motorcycle
Passenger Car
Passenger Truck
Light Commercial
Truck
Intercity Bus
Transit Bus
School Bus
Refuse Truck
Single Unit Short-
Haul Truck
Single Unit Long-
Haul Truck
Motor Home
Combination Short-
Haul Truck
Combination Long-
Haul Truck
Vehicle Type ID
10
Vehicle Type
Motorcycles
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Passenger Cars
25 Light Duty Vehicles
25
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50
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Buses
Buses
Buses
Single Unit Trucks
Single Unit Trucks
Single Unit Trucks
Single Unit Trucks
Combination Trucks
Combination Trucks
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1. Click Vehicles/Equipment.
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Output
Region:
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* State
O County
O Zone & Link
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States:
Selections:
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
COLORADO
Select All
Add
Delete
Geographic Bounds Requirements
Caution: For SIP or regional conformity analyses, you must go back to the
; Scale window and select "County" before specifying a county in this window.
Caution: You have selected National scale with detail at the State or County level.
MOVES will use the default national database with default state and local allocat
} factors. These factors have not been verified against actual state or county level
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2. Click On Road Vehicle Equipment. Make appropriate selections of Fuels and
Source Use Types (or nonroad equipment) and then Add Fuel/Type Combinations to
create the list of vehicles/equipment for your RunSpec.
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Fuels:
Source Use Types:
Selections:
Compressed Natural Gas (C...
Diesel Fuel
Electricity
Ethanol (E-85)
Gasoline
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP,
Combination Long-haul Truck
Combination Short-haul Truck
Intercity Bus
Light Commercial Truck
Motor Home
Motorcycle
Passenger Car
Passenger Truck
Refuse Truck
School Bus
Single Unit Long-haul Truck
Single Unit Short-haul Truck
Transit Bus
On Road Vehicle Equipment Requirements
Please select a Fuel and Source Use Type combination.
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Road Type Panel
The Road Type Panel is where you indicate which road type you're including in your
RunSpec. You generally select all road types unless there is a specific reason not to, such as
when you're estimating emissions from a specific facility using the Project Scale.
Available Road Types
Road Type
Description
Off-Network
Rural Restricted
Rural Un-Restricted
Urban Restricted
Urban Un-Restricted
Captures emissions that occur while vehicles
are not moving, i.e., start, extended idle
(hoteling of long haul combination trucks),
and resting evaporative emissions. Idle
emissions that occur during normal running
operation, such as at signalized
intersections, is captured in the other road
types.
Captures running emissions, including
running evaporative emissions. Restricted
indicates restricted vehicle access via ramps,
such as freeways and interstates.
Captures running emissions, including
running evaporative. Un-Restricted indicates
all other rural roads not included in
Restricted.
Captures running emissions, including
running evaporative. Restricted indicates
restricted vehicle access via ramps, such as
freeways and interstates.
Captures running emissions, including
running evaporative. Un-Restricted indicates
all other urban roads not included in
Restricted.
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1. Click Road Type.
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Available Road Types:
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Note: Emissions and activity on or due to restricted access roads can be further split to show ramp and
non-ramp data. Clicking the Provide separate ramp output checkbox will provide additional road types
in the output database to hold these split values.
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Pollutants and Processes Panel
The Pollutants and Processes Panel is where you choose pollutants and processes for your
RunSpec. Some pollutant/process selections automatically select certain road types. Some
of the listed pollutants are aggregates of other pollutants.
Some pollutants/processes are chained (i.e. some pollutants are calculated as ratios to
others). MOVES will indicate in the bottom sub-panel which additional pollutants or
processes must be selected if they are not already chosen. Click the Select Prerequisites
button to automatically choose all required pollutants.
1. Click Pollutants and Processes. Click in the boxes to the right to select specific
combinations of pollutant and process. Note, this panel continues beyond what is
displayed on most screens. Click the box on the left to select all processes for a
given pollutant. Clicking the "+" by some aggregate pollutants will show a detailed
list of species that make up the aggregate category.
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Total Organic Gases
Volatile Organic Compounds
Methane (CH4)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
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Nitrogen Dioxide (N02)
Nitrous Acid (MONO)
Ammonia (NH3)
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Primary Exhaust PM2.5 -Total
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Primary Exhaust PM10 -Total
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Manage Input Data Sets Panel
The Manage Input Data Sets Panel is not used in most cases. Its function has been replaced
by the Data Importer, County Data Manager (CDM), and Project Data Manager (PDM). It
provides an alternative to way to input data, but does not include the data checks built into
the other importing methods. However, you must click this panel in order to get a green
check that allows you to execute your RunSpec.
1. Click Manage Input Data Sets.
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Strategies
The Strategies section contains the Rate of Progress Panel. The Rate of Progress Panel
allows you to estimate emissions as if the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments had not been
implemented.
1. Click Strategies.
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2. Click Rate of Progress. Check the box for "Compute Rate-of-Progress "No Clean Air
Act Amendments" Emissions.
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D Compute Rate-of-Progress "No Clean Air Act Amendments" Emissions
The Rate-of-Progress Calculation strategy supports users modeling vehicle
emissions for Reasonable Further Progress SIP requirements. It models a
"No Clean Air Act Amendments" scenario by assigning 1993 model year
emission rates to all post-1993 vehicles.
See the MOVES user guide and guidance documents for more details.
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Output Panels
The Output Panels are the General Output Panel and the Output Emissions Detail Panel.
General Output Panel
The output database is where the RunSpec results are stored and the units reported. You
indicate an output database by entering a unique name and by telling MOVES to create the
output database file, or referencing an existing database. Output from multiple RunSpecs
can be stored in the same database and are each identified by a different MOVES run ID.
Combining output from multiple runs is recommended only when there is a reason to do so
(e.g. when each run is a county in a non-attainment area and the results will be summed
later).
Units must be selected for Mass, Energy, and Distance. Activity selections are optional and
activity is reported only for the selections made (e.g. geographic area, time period,
vehicles). See the Reference Manual for more detail on activity types.
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1. Click Output.
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The Rate-of-Progress Calculation strategy supports users modeling vehicle
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"No Clean Air Act Amendments" scenario by assigning 1993 model year
emission rates to all post-1993 vehicles.
See the MOVES user guide and guidance documents for more details.
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2. Click General Output.
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Output Emissions Detail Panel
The Output Emissions Detail Panel defines the level of detail you want MOVES to report. You
define the time period for which you want results reported, the geographic area for which
you want results reported, and whether you want emissions broken out by fuel type,
emissions process, or vehicle type.
The default level of output for time is the same selection made in the Time Spans Panel. You
can select a longer period of time (e.g. if you had selected Hour in the Time Spans Panel,
you can select Month here), but not a shorter period of time. If you do select a longer
period of time, be aware that MOVES will only sum the data available. (For example, if you
select only 9am-10am in the Time Span Panel and request output by month, the results will
be the sum of emissions in that hour for the month.)
The default level of output for location is the same geographic level selected in the
Geographic Bounds Panel. You can select a larger geographic area, but not a smaller one.
Again, the model will only sum the detail selected in the Geographic Bounds panels.
Other output detail is optional. Model Year will provide a line of output for each model year
which will increase the number of output lines by 31 times. Emissions Process includes
separate output for each process selected in the Pollutants and Processes panel. Source Use
Type is type of vehicle and is generally a useful output. SCC is an EPA reporting code. Reg
Class refers to EPA regulatory classes.
1. Click Output Emissions Detail. Select desired options.
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Advanced Performance Features Panel
The Advanced Performance Features Panel is not generally used. The Masterloopable
Components sub-panel is intended to speed up batch runs by allowing users to save
intermediate output from one run and to reuse it for another run with identical activity or
other characteristics. Other options on this panel are for diagnostic work only.
1. Click Advanced Performance Features. Select intermediate data to save or reuse.
Indicate the destination database where this data is to be stored.
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Total Activity Generator (TAG)
Operating Mode Distribution Generator (running OMDG)
Start Operating Mode Distribution Generator
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Tirewear Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Source Bin Distribution Generator (SBDG)
Meteorology Generator
Tank Temperature Generator
Tank Fuel Generator
Fuel Effects Generator
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Running MOVES
When your RunSpec is complete, you can run the MOVES model by saving and executing
the RunSpec using the menu at the top of the interface panel.
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Using the MOVES County Scale
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Introduction
This section covers how to develop a County Scale RunSpec for on-road sources using the
County Data Manager. County Scale is required for State Implementation Plan (SIP) and
Conformity analyses. County specific data must be entered when the County Scale is
selected. You can import or export data with the County Data Manager. It's important to
note that local data should be used for most inputs and that default data is very limited.
The County Data Manager is not intended for Nonroad inputs.
This example scenario is intentionally simplified to facilitate learning to use MOVES at the
County Scale. A RunSpec constructed to calculate an inventory for a SIP or conformity
analysis would have to completely address all variables as described in EPA guidance.
Set-up the entire RunSpec first before the county inputs are added. This enables
the County Data Manager (CDM) to filter the default database for relevant
information.
Further guidance can be found online: http://www.epa.qov/otaq/models/moves/index.htm
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Developing a County Scale MOVES RunSpec
1. Ensure MOVES is open. Click File > New.
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2. Click Description and enter your RunSpec information (up to 5,000 characters of
text, but no quote, ampersand or backslash characters allowed).
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3. Click Scale; select the County radio button under Domain/Scale.
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SIPs and conformity determinations.
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Note: Use this scale setting for SIP and regional conformity analysis.
Use of this scale setting requires user-supplied local data for most
activity and fleet inputs.
O Project Use project domain inputs.
Note: Use this scale setting for project-level analysis for conformity,
NEPA, or any other regulatory purpose. Use of this scale setting requires
user-supplied data at the link level for activity and fleet inputs that
describe a particular transportation project.
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Mass and/or Energy within a region and time span.
O Emission Rates Mass and-or Energy per unit of activity.
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Select and Import County-Level Data
Notes: County scale must be used for SIPs or transportation conformity analyses. Model default is
Onroad and would not be changed for this inventory.
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4. Choose the Inventory radio button under Calculation Type.
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Select or define a single county that is the entire domain.
Note: Use this scale setting for SIP and regional conformity analysis.
Use of this scale setting requires user-supplied local data for most
activity and fleet inputs,
O Project Use project domain inputs.
Note: Use this scale setting for project-level analysis for conformity,
NEPA, or any other regulatory purpose. Use of this scale setting requires
user-supplied data at the link level for activity and fleet inputs that
describe a particular transportation project.
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Note: Either Inventory or Emission Rates options may be used for SIPs or transportation conformity
analyses. Chapter 5 provides more information on Emission Rates.
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5. Click Time Spans; select the Hour radio button under Time Aggregation Level.
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Note: For all regulatory purposes, Time Aggregation Level should be set to hour.
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6. Under Years, select a year from the Select Year drop-down menu; click Add.
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7. Under Months, select a month (or months) by clicking the box (or boxes). A
checkmark will appear in the box next to the selected month(s).
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Note: You may also click Select All to select all months of the year. If you make an error in your choices,
you may also click Clear All to remove all checkboxes in this section and start over.
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8. Under the Days section, choose your option(s) by clicking the box (or boxes) next to
Weekend and/or Weekdays. A checkmark will appear in the box next to the
selected options(s).
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Note: You may also click Select All to select both options. If you make an error in your choices, you may
also click Clear All to remove all checkboxes in this section and start over.
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9. Under Hours, choose the preferred time frames from the Start Hour and End Hour
drop-down menus.
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Note: You may also click Select All to select a 24-hour time period (as shown above). For Regulatory
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to reset the drop-downs in this section and start over.
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10. Click Geographic Bounds; select the County radio button.
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11. Select a state from the States drop-down menu.
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12. Select a county from the Counties drop-down menu; click Add.
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Note: The Domain Input Database section allows the user to create or select a county database, and
allows access to the available limited default data stored for that county. This section of the Geographic
Bounds panel should be left blank until the rest of the RunSpec is completed. Move on to the next
section even though a red exclamation mark remains for Geographic Bounds.
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13. Click Vehicles/Equipment; click On Road Fuel Equipment.
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Fuels:
Source Use Types;
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Diesel Fuel
Electricity
Ethanol (E-85}
Gasoline
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Combination Long-haul Truck
Combination Short-haul Truck
Intercity Bus
Light Commercial Truck
Motor Home
Motorcycle
Passenger Car
Passenger Truck
Refuse Truck
School Bus
Single Unit Long-haul Truck
Single Unit Short-haul Truck
Transit Bus
SetectAll
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On Road Vehicte Equipment Requirements
Piease select a Fuel and Source Use Type combination.
Select and Import County-Level Data
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14. Select a fuel (or fuels) from the Fuels list.
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Intercity Bus
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Motor Home
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Piease select a Fuel and Source Use Type combination.
Note: Selections chosen are for training purposes. For most analyses, select all valid gasoline, diesel,
ethanol, and CNG vehicle combinations. You can select multiple fuels by holding the button while
clicking your selections.
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Select a source use type (or types) from the Source Use Types list; click Add
Fuel/Type Combinations.
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Note: You can select multiple source use types by holding the button while clicking your
selections. Your selections will appear in the Selections list after you click Add Fuel/Type Combinations.
Note: For a complete emissions inventory of all sources, select all valid fuel and source use type
combinations. Not selecting all valid fuels for a particular source type may lead to results that are
inconsistent with the VMT entered in MOVES for that source type. Selecting invalid fuel and source type
combinations (e.g., diesel motorcycles) will cause informational notes to be displayed in the bottom
window of this panel, but does not cause problems with the MOVES run or with model results.
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16. Click Road Type; select a road type (or types) from the Available Road Types
list; click Add.
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Note: You can also click Select All to add all available road types. Selections shown are for training
purposes.
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17. Click Pollutants and Processes; click the box next to each pollutant you'd like
included in your RunSpec. A checkmark will appear next to each selected item.
Uncheckto remove.
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Total Gaseous Hydrocarbons
sipn-Methane Hydrocarbons
Non-Methane Organic Gases
Total Organic Gases
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Methane (CH4)
Carson Monoxide (CO;
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
Nitrogen Oxide (NO)
Nitrogen Dioxide i.NC2:
Nitrous Acid (HONO)
Ammonia (NH3:
Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
Primary Enhaust PI.12.E - Total
[-^Primary Exhaust PM2.5 - Species
Primary Pf.12.5 - BraKewear Paiticulate
PrimaryPM2.5 - Tirewe_ar Particulate
Pri.-nar. E'haus! PI/110 -Total
Primary PM10-Brakewear Particujate
Primary PM10 - Tirewear Participate
Sultur Dioxide (SO2)
Total Energy Consumption
Petroleum Energy Consumption
Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (EJSFC;
Atmospheric C02
CC2 Equivalent
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MTBE
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Note: Item chosen is for training purposes. Slide the scroll bar to view all processes selected for each
pollutant.
Note: Individual boxes under each process can be used to select only certain processes. For a complete
inventory of a particular pollutant, you must select all processes.
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18. Click Manage Input Data Sets.
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Note: No entries were chosen for this example. You need to click on this panel to get a green check, but
no other input is needed. You would use this panel if you had specialized input data created outside of
MOVES. In almost all cases, the County Data Manager will be used instead of this panel.
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19. Click Strategies; click Rate Of Progress. You would click the box next to Compute
Rate-of-Progress only if you need an inventory for emissions based on the
assumption that the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments had not been implemented.
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The Rate-of-Progress Calculation strategy supports users modeling vehicle
emissions Tor Reasonable Further Progress SIP requirements. II models a
"No Clean Air Act Amendments" scenario by assigning 1993 model year
emission rates to all post-1993 vehicles.
Seethe MOVES user guide and guidance documents for more details.
Note: The default setting for this panel is a green check and it does not need be selected in order to
complete a RunSpec.
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20. Click Output; click General Output; type your output database name in the
Database field.
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Note: We recommend you name your output database ending with "_out".
Note: You can also use the drop-down field to locate an existing database if you've previously created
one. While it is generally not recommended, results from multiple RunSpecs can be stored in the same
output database. Each RunSpec in the output will be identified by different MOVESrunlD's.
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21. Click the drop-downs under Units to identify Mass Units, Energy Units, and
Distance Units.
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22. Optional step: Click the box (or boxes) next to the activity (or activities) under the
Activity section you'd like in your output.
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Note: Including activity in the output database provides an opportunity to check whether activity
entered in MOVES matches activity output. At a minimum, EPA recommends including Distance
Traveled and Population in all runs.
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23. Click Create Database.
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24. You will receive a pop-up message letting you know your output database was
successfully created. Click OK.
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25. Click Output Emissions Detail.
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Note: This panel is used to determine the amount of detail or aggregation of emissions output. Asking
for more detail creates larger, more complex output files. Limiting detail provides more aggregated
results in smaller output files. Your choice is determined by what you will need to do with the results. If
you later determine you needed more detail, you will have to re-do the run.
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26. Under Always, choose the desired Time and Location detail by using the drop-down
menus.
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Note: Hour is necessary if the results will need to be allocated by time of day. County should be
selected for a County Scale run not using a Custom Domain.
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27. Under for All Vehicle/Equipment Categories, click the box (or boxes) next to
categories you want to see in the output.
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Number of iterations:
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Note: Model Year results in output broken down by each of 31 model years for each source type. The
other categories should be selected if detailed emissions for each Fuel Type and Emissions Process are
needed.
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28. Under On and Off Road, click the boxes next to the selections you'd like in your
output.
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Number of iterations:
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29. Optional step. Click Advanced Performance Features Panel. This section is for
advanced users and troubleshooting only. Most users will not populate this screen.
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Total Activity Generator (TAG)
Operating Mode Distribution Generator {running OMDG)
Start Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Evaporative Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Tirewear Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Source Bin Distribution Generator (SBDG)
Meteorology Generator
Tank Temperature Generator
Tank Fuel Generator
Fuel Effects Generator
Lookup Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Emission Calculators
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30. Save your RunSpec. Click File > Save.
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31. Navigate to where you store your RunSpecs using the drop-down if necessary.
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Note: EPA recommends you create a folder specifically for MOVES RunSpecs such as the "MOVES2014
RunSpecs" folder shown here.
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32. In the File Name field, type the name of your RunSpec; click Save.
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Note: For improved file management, choose a file name that is consistent with the names given to the
input and output databases created using the RunSpec, and type ".mrs" (JVKDVES RunSpec) as the file
name extension.
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Using the County Data Manager to Enter Local Data
The County Data Manager (COM) is a tool that facilitates the process of entering data into a
county input database. The data in the input database is used by MOVES when executing
the RunSpec. When the COM is open, the MOVES GUI is frozen and no changes can be
made to the RunSpec.
You will manipulate your data in Excel and then import those worksheets into the COM. You
do not enter data directly into the COM. However, the COM can create templates, export
default data, or export previously imported data. The files you create through the COM
provide the proper format of the input tables, which is very important.
You will also use the COM to review your data for accuracy prior to executing the RunSpec.
This ensures the most up-to-date information is used in modeling. The COM imports this
data into the county input database. You can add descriptions of the imported data which
are useful for documenting data sources. You can also clear previously imported data before
importing new data to ensure accuracy and prevent execution errors.
There are two ways to open the COM.
1. Click Pre Processing > County Data Manager.
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2. Click Geographic Bounds then click Enter/Edit Data.
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A newly opened COM has many tabs as shown at the top of the image below.
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Using the County Data Manager: Database Tab
The Database tab is where you create or select the county input database. Once you've
selected or created a county input database, the tables within it can be edited with the other
COM tabs.
1. To create a database, type a database name in the Database field (or select an
existing one from the drop-down menu).
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Note: End all database file names with '_in' to help identify them as input databases.
Note: Use a consistent naming convention with similar names for the input database, to the RunSpec
file and the output database.. Previously created input databases will appear in the drop down menu
and can be opened for editing.
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2. Click Create Database.
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3. Click OK.
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Using the County Data Manager: Creating a Template
You can create an Excel template spreadsheet from most tabs in the COM. The template will
be pre-populated with some data based upon entries made in the RunSpec. The
fields/column headings will be created, but the cells will be blank for your own data.
1. Within most tabs, click the Create Template button.
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Source Type Population
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2. Type a name for the template in the File name field.
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3. Click Save.
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Note: Ensure you've navigated to the folder where you want to store the template.
Note: After creating and saving the blank template, you would then open it in Excel, enter the appropriate local
data, and save again prior to importing the completed data into MOVES. The process of finding the completed
input spreadsheet and importing it into MOVES is described below.
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Using the County Data Manager: Exporting Default Data
Not all tabs in the COM have the Export Default Data option. When the option is available,
an Export Default Data will be present on the GUI. To export data when available, follow the
steps below. Exporting default data allows you to review the MOVES default data and make
any necessary changes before running MOVES.
1. Click the Export Default Data button.
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2. Type a name for the data file in the File name field.
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extension. We recommend that you use descriptive file names that will make it easier to keep track of
what files provide local data for your MOVES run.
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3. Click Save.
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Note: After exporting and saving default data, you would then open it in Excel, review and make any changes
needed to properly reflect local data, and save again prior to importing the modified data into MOVES. The
process of finding the modified data and importing it into MOVES is described below.
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Viewing Defaults and Entering Data
Once you have saved MOVES defaults or a blank template, you may view and edit these
values with Excel. Using the template will assure that you have correct worksheet and
column names.
For guidance on data sources and other requirements, see the most recent MOVES technical
guidance on using MOVES to prepare emission inventories in State Implementation Plans
and Transportation Conformity available on the web at
http://www.epa.QOv/otaq/models/moves/index.htm
Using the County Data Manager: Importing Data
All data, including default data, must be imported back into the COM from Excel for each
required tab. Imported data are read from an Excel worksheet that has been properly
formatted with the correct columns.
Required tabs are indicated by an
which means more information is required. Tabs
with an
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are optional for user supplied data. The exception to this is the Ramp Fraction
Tab. This tab requires you to complete steps 2-6 below, even though it has an
You will complete steps 2-6 for each required tab (outlined in the following table).
Tab Name
Tab Description
Source Type
Population
Vehicle Type
VMT
I/M Programs
Fuel
Meteorology
Data
Ramp
Fraction
Road Type
Distribution
Age
Source Type Population is the actual number of vehicles of each source
type in the country being modeled. This tab inputs the number of local
vehicles operating in the area. It's important for start and evaporative
emissions. MOVES table is SourceTypeYear.
This tab inputs the total annual VMT by HPMS vehicle type. It also
includes month, day, and hour VMT fractions. Month VMT fractions are the
fraction of annual VMT (per source type) occurring per month. Day VMT
fractions are the fraction of monthly VMT (per source type) occurring on
one of the two day types (weekday or weekend). Hour VMT fractions are
the fraction of daily VMT (per source type) occurring per hour. The main
MOVES table is HPMSVTypeYear.
This tab inputs data on I/M programs if any exist. MOVES table is
IMCoverage.
This tab inputs market share and composition of fuel blends and fractions
of vehicles using each fuel type. Defaults are available by county. MOVES
tables are FuelSupply,FuelFormulation, FuelUsageFraction, and AVFT.
This tab inputs temperature and humidity inputs. Meteorology data should
be entered for every month and hour selected in the RunSpec. MOVES
table is ZoneMonthHour.
This tab inputs information about the fraction of freeway VHT occurring on
ramps. MOVES table is RoadType.
This tab inputs information on the fraction of source type VMT on different
road types. MOVES table is RoadTypeDistribution.
This tab inputs age fractions of fleet by age and source type. Age
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Distribution
Average
Speed
Distribution
Hotelling
Distribution is entered according to MOVES source types and calendar
year and covers new to 30+ year old vehicles. MOVES does not vary age
distribution by month. MOVES table is SourceTypeAgeDistribution.
This tab inputs data on speed distribution by road type, hour, and source
(vehicle) type. MOVES has 16 speed bins ranging from 2.5 to 75+ mph.
Average Speed Distribution is in terms of time, not distance (i.e. fraction
of VHT, not VMT, for each speed bin). MOVES table is
AvgSpeedDistribution
Hotelling hours is nominally the total number of hours spent by truck
drivers in their trucks during mandated rest periods between trips during
long haul operations. This tab inputs total hotelling hours and the
operating distribution for vehicles during hotelling hours. Time can be
divided between extended idling and auxiliary power unit (APU) operation
and other operating modes. The MOVES tables are
hotellingActivityDistribution and hotellingHours.
1. Click the Source Type Population tab.
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3. Click the Excel file you want to import; click Open.
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4. Click the worksheet to use (should match Data Source in the COM tab); click OK.
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5. Add a description for the imported data in the Description of Imported Data field;
click Import.
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6. Verify the file was imported by clicking the Database tab to view the log.
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Database
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You must do this for each required tab. Click each required tab, then complete
steps 2-6 outlined above.
Generic Tab
This tab contains a drop-down list of MOVES table names. From here, you can import data
not provided for on the other tabs. There is no data validation provided for generic imports
on this tab. Changing data in other MOVES tables can cause MOVES to not function properly
and may not be appropriate for regulatory purposes. You should review EPA Guidance for
examples of appropriate changes before using this tab.
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Executing the RunSpec
You should now see green checkmarks next to each option on the left side of the Navigation
Panel. If Geographic bounds still has a red check, click on another option (e.g., Time Spans)
and click on Geographic Bounds again to refresh it.
1. Click Geographic Bounds.
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2. Verify the correct input database is selected.
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3. Click Action > Execute.
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4. Click Yes to save the RunSpec before executing.
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5. MOVES is now executing your RunSpec. Two windows will pop-up during execution,
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6. Click OK when the Run Completion window appears.
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Process MOVES Output
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Introduction
In this section, we explain what is contained in MOVES output tables and explore the Post-
Processing Menu and MySQL Scripts. All of the results of a MOVES RunSpec are stored in
MySQL database tables. These results can be accessed via MySQL query commands, the
MySQL query browser, MySQL workbench or via Microsoft Access with MySQL Open
Database Connectivity (ODBC). Information on these tools and about proper syntax for
MySQL queries is readily available on the web.
Frequently asked questions and more can be found online at
httD://www.eDa.QOv/otaa/models/moves/.
Exploring MOVES Output Tables
The MOVES output database contains numerous output tables with results of the RunSpec,
input data, and other information about the RunSpec. The three main tables are:
Table Name Description
MOVESOutput table Contains the quantity of emissions by
sourcetype, pollutant/process, etc. It is
based upon output detail selections made in
the RunSpec.
MOVESActivityOutput table Contains the quantities (miles, number of
vehicles, starts, or hours) of activity types
selected in the General Output panel during
RunSpec creation. These can be useful to
check that all activity entered in MOVES was
accounted for during the run.
MOVESRun table Information about the RunSpec such as the
date/time of the RunSpec, domain and scale,
and units selected.
Additional output tables are only populated when doing an Emission Rates run (not relevant
to Inventory run):
1. RatePerDistance
2. RatePerVehicle
3. RatePerProfile
4. RatePerHour
5. RatePerStart
Other output tables are useful for reference and diagnostic purposes:
1. ActivityType
2. MOVESError
3. MOVESTablesUsed
4. MOVESWorkersUsed
5. MOVESEventLog
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Using the Post-Processing Menu: Run MySQL Script on Output
Database
MOVES post-processing scripts are applied to the current output database as selected in the
active RunSpec. Thus, it is easiest to perform Post-Processing immediately after executing
your RunSpec. Click Post Processing > Run MySQL Script on Output Database.
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Note: Scripts may require you run MOVES in a particular way. Ensure you've read the script
documentation prior to running MOVES.
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1. Select the desired script from the Select output processing script drop-down.
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Post-Processing Scripts List
Script Title
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DecodeMOVESOutput.sql
EmissionRates.sql
TabbedOutput.sql
Decodes most key fields of the
MOVESOutput and MOVESActivityOutput
tables.
Produces an output table which reports the
emission results in units of mass per
distance.
Produces tab-delimited output suitable for
reading into an EXCEL Spreadsheet from the
MOVES MySQL database output tables.
Post-Processing Scripts List: Project Scale Runs
Script Title
Description
CO_CAL3QHC_EF.sql
CO_Grams_Per_Hour.sql
CO_Grams_Per_Veh_Mile.sql
PM10_Grams_Per_Hour.sql
PM10_Grams_Per_Veh_Mile.sql
PM25_Grams_Per_Hour.sql
PM25_Grams_Per_Veh_Mile.sql
Produces CO emission rates for use in the
CAL3QHC air quality model.
Produces CO emission rates as grams per
hour for each link.
Produces CO emission rates as grams per
vehicle-mile for each link.
Produces PM10 emission rates as grams per
hour for each link.
Produces PM10 emission rates as grams per
vehicle-mile for each link.
Produces PM2.5 emission rates as grams per
hour for each link.
Produces PM2.5 emission rates as grams per
vehicle-mile for each link.
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Using the Post-Processing Menu: Run MySQL Script on Nonroad
Output Database
Separate scripts may be run to process output from MOVES Nonroad run. This example is
designed to follow completion of a Nonroad run. Setting up a RunSpect for Nonroad is
explained in Chapter 7. The scripts are applied to the current output database selected in
the current RunSpec.
1. Click Post Processing > Run MySQL Script on Nonroad Output Database.
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Produce State County Map
Note: Nonroad post-processing scripts may require you run MOVES in a particular way. Ensure you've
read the script documentation prior to running MOVES.
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2. Select the desired script from the Select output processing script drop-down.
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3. Read the script's documentation and confirm your selection by clicking OK.
4. Type a name for the post-processing script output in the File name field and click
Save.
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Excel report. You must provide the extension at the end of your file name.
5. Depending on the size of the output database and the script selected, this process
may take a long time to complete. However, MOVES will notify you when the script
has finished and your output has been saved; click OK.
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Nonroad Post-Processing Scripts List
Script Title
Description
EmissionFactors_per_hphr_by_Equipment.sql
EmissionFactors_per_hphr_by_Equipment_and_
Horsepower.sql
EmissionFactors_per_hphr_by_SCC.sql
EmissionFactors_per_OperatingHour_by_Equipment
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EmissionFactors_per_OperatingHour_by_Equipment
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EmissionFactors_per_OperatingHour_by_SCC.sql
EmissionFactors_per_Vehicle_by_Equipment.sql
EmissionFactors_per_Vehicle_by_Equipment_and_
Horsepower.sql
EmissionFactors_per_Vehicle_by_SCC.sql
Inventory_by_County_and_Pollutant.sql
Inventory_by_County_FuelType_Pollutant.sql
Inventory_by_Equipment_Horsepower_Pollutant.sql
Inventory_by_EquipmentType_Pollutant.sql
Inventory_by_Sector_Horsepower_Pollutant.sql
Inventory_by_Sector_SCC_Pollutant.sql
Population_by_Sector_and_SCC.sql
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per horsepower-
hour by fuel type and equipment type
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per horsepower-
hour by fuel type, equipment type,
and horsepower bin
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per horsepower-
hour by SCC
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per operating hour
by fuel type and equipment type
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per operating hour
by fuel type, equipment type, and
horsepower bin
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per operating hour
by SCC
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per vehicle by fuel
type and equipment type
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per vehicle by fuel
type, equipment type, and
horsepower bin
Generates emission factors for each
selected pollutant per vehicle by SCC
Generates an aggregate inventory of
each selected pollutant
Generates an aggregate inventory of
each selected pollutant by fuel type
Generates an aggregate inventory of
each selected pollutant by equipment
type and horsepower bin
Generates an aggregate inventory of
each selected pollutant by equipment
type
Generates an aggregate inventory of
each selected pollutant by sector and
horsepower bin
Generates an aggregate inventory of
each selected pollutant by sector and
SCC
Generates population numbers by
sector and SCC
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Working with Output Databases in MySQL
You can also use MySQL to manipulate the database output directly. Advice on using
MySQL is readily available on the web. Advice specific to MOVES is available in materials
such as the the Hands-On Training Course for MOVES2010b
httD://www.eDa.QOv/otaa/models/moves/documents/moves-2-dav-course.ziD.
Copying and Sending MySQL Databases
All input and output databases are stored as folders. These databases can be copied and
zipped for email and review.
1. Navigate to your data folder. This location was determined during MOVES
installation and may vary depending on your operating system. For example,
C:\Documents and Settings\AII Users\Application Data\MySQL\MySQL
Server 5.6\data .
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Chapter 4
Using the MOVES Custom Domain Option
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4-2 Explore Custom Domain Option
Introduction
When preparing a run at the County or Project scale, users may choose to run a "custom
domain". When using custom domain, access to county default data is unavailable, but you
have the ability to model multiple zones (for example, multiple counties, or areas that do
not correspond to county boundaries) using the "zone" and "zoneroad" inputs to divide
activity between areas of the domain.
Users should first consult Chapter 2 -Using MOVES at the County Scale. This example does
not demonstrate all steps involved in creating a custom domain RunSpec.
Inputs for a Custom Domain Run
1. Click Geographic Bounds; click the radio button next to Custom Domain.
File Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools Bettings Help
Region:
O Nation
O State
O County
O Zone 8, Link
Generic County
State ID: 99
County ID: [i
Description:
GPA Fraction:
Bar, Pressure:
1-999. labels the county within a state.
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Spill Adjust: JO.O
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j inHg (avg. for low altitude is 28.9. avg. for high is 24.6)
Refueling Vapor Program Adjustment Fraction
Refueling Spill Program Adjustment Fraction
Domain Input Database
The County domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server:
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Refresh
EnterJEditData
Please select a domain database.
Geographic Bounds Requirements
ite new RunSpec
Note: Custom Domain is only available for County and Project Scale RunSpecs.
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2. Type a number 1-999 in the County ID field. County ID is almost always 1.
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Region:
O Nation
O State
O County
O Zone S Link
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State ID: 99
County ID:
Description:
GPA Fraction:
Bar. Pressure:
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Spill Adjust: [Q!Q~
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inHg (avg. for low altitude is 28.9, avg, for nigh is 24.6}
Refueling Vapor Program Adjustment Fraction
Refueling Spill Program Adjustment Fraction
Domain Input Database
The County domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
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Note: State ID is always 99 for custom domain; the Description field is optional, but recommended.
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3. Enter the GPA Fraction, Bar. Pressure, Vapor Adjust, and Spill Adjust.
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Generic County
State ID: 9!
County ID: h
Description:
I 1 -999, labels the county within a state.
Bar. Pressure:
*•' Custom Domain Vapor Adjust:
Spill Adjust:
Fraction of county within a fuel Geographic Phase-in Area
inHg (avg. for Eow altitude is 28.9, avg, for high ,s 24.6)
Refueling Vapor Program Adjustment Fraction
Refueling Spill Program Adjustment Fraction
Domain Input Database
The County domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server:
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Geographic Bounds Requirements
Please select a domain database.
Note: Numbers shown here are for training purposes only.
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4. Select your database by clicking the Database drop-down menu. Or skip to step 5
to create a new input database.
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Region:
O Nation
O State
O County
O Zone 8, Link
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State ID: 91
County ID: |_1_
Description: |
GPA Fraction:
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The County domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server:
Database: '
Geographic Bounds Requirements
Please select a domain database.
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5. Click the Enter/Edit Data button to open the County Data Manager (described in
detail in Chapter 2). Use the tabs to enter appropriate data for your domain. Zone,
zoneroad, zoneSCC, and meteorology are relevant for custom domains. They let you
allocate VMT, starts, extended idle, hotelling, and parked (evap) activity across user-
defined zones of the domain. Meteorological conditions can also vary across zones.
On the other hand, age distribution, fuels, speed distribution, ramp fraction, I/M
program, and road type distribution are uniform across all zones in the custom
domain and should be entered in the same way as for a county.
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Region:
O Nation
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Using Zone and Zoneroad Inputs
The zone and zoneroad tables are can be created using the Zone tab in the county data
manager.
Zone Input
Zone inputs are used to allocate off-network activity to each zone. Enter the allocation for
starts (startAllocFactor) and parking (SHPAIIocFactor). The allocations must sum to one for
all zones in the domain.
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zone 2, while extended idle primarily occurs in zone 1. Vehicle hours parked are equally
divided between zones 1 and 2.
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Zoneroad Input
Zoneroad inputs are used to vary on-road activity by road type and zone. You should enter
source hours operating fraction (SHOallocfactor). Some zones may have more activity than
ohters. Also, some zones may have more highway/freeway hours than arterial hours. The
factors must sum to one for each road type.
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The above example shows two zones with different distributions of VMT. Freeway/highway
restricted VMT is mostly in zone 2 while the majority of arterial/local unrestricted VMT
occurs in zone 1.
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Meteorology
Temperature and humidity can vary by zone. Reference county inventory information for
guidance on selecting meteorological data sources for MOVES.
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The above example shows two zones with different meteorology. Only one hour is shown,
but typically a 24-hour profile would be entered for each month and zone being modeled.
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Generate Emission Rates for County Scale Analyses
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Introduction
In this section, you will learn to use meteorology input to build a rates lookup table, create
a RunSpec for a rates run, and develop inputs for a rates run. The goal of a rates run is to
generate a lookup table of on-road emission rates which can be multiplied by activity to
develop and inventory. A MOVES rates run provides five kinds of rates: rateperdistance,
ratepervehicle, rateperprofile, rateperstart, and rateperhour. To calculate an emission
inventory that contains emissions from all processes, you must sum the calculated inventory
from different tables, being careful both to include all the emissions, and not to double
count.
Types of Emission Rates Associated with Each MOVES Process
ID
1
2
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Emission Process
Running Exhaust
Start Exhaust
Brakewear
Tirewear
Evap Permeation
Evap Fuel Vapor Venting
Evap Fuel Leaks
Crankcase Running Exhaust
Crankcase Start Exhaust
Crankcase Extended Idle Exhaust
Refueling Displacement Vapor Loss
Refueling Spillage Loss
Extended Idle Exhaust
Auxiliary Power Exhaust
Type of Emission Rate
Distance
Vehicle or Start
Distance
Distance
Distance and Vehicle
Profile
Distance and Vehicle
Distance
Vehicle or Start
Vehicle
Distance and Vehicle
Distance and Vehicle
Vehicle or Hour
Vehicle or Hour
Understanding the Five Types of MOVES Rates
Rateperdistance
Rateperdistance is used for on-road running processes—that is, exhaust and most
evaporative emissions that happen on "real" roadtypes, plus refueling associated with
energy expended on the roads. The units are in grams per vehicle-mile. The output
rateperdistance table reports a rate for each temperature and speed bin. The temperature
range will depend on your defined meteorology input. MonthID depends upon the selection
in the RunSpec. Inventory estimates are calculated from ratesperdistance by
multiplying the VMT at a given speed by the emission rate at that speed and
ambient temperature. Rates will always be reported for each speed bin 1-16
corresponding to 0 mph to 72.5+ mph.
The image below describes MOVES speed bins 1-16.
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avgSpeedBinID avgSpeedBinDese
1 speed < 2.Smph
2 2.Smph <= speed < 7.5mph
3 7,5mph <= speed < 12 Smph
4 12 Smph <- speed < 17 Smph
5 17 Smph <= speed <22 Smph
6 22 Smph <= speed < 27 Smph
7 27 Smph <= speed < 32 Smph
8 32 Smph <= speed < 37 Smph
9 37,Smph <= speed < 42 Smph
10 42 Smph <= speed < 47 Smph
11 47 Smph <= speed < 52 Smph
12 52 Smph <- speed < 57 Smph
13 57 Smph <= speed < 62 Smph
14 62,Smph <= speed < 67 Smph
15 67 Smph <= speed < 72 Smph
16 72 Smph <= speed
To develop rates, use temperature ranges in even intervals to produce a lookup table. For
example, Hour 1-50 degrees, Hour 2-51 degrees, Hour 3-52 degrees, etc. A rate will
be produced for each temperature; the hourlD does not impact the results. Similarly,
monthID is meaningless (assuming appropriate fuels are imported). Additional monthlDs
can be defined to expand the temperature range (e.g., two months would allow 48
temperature intervals). Using this approach, you can develop a lookup table of running
emission rates that covers all possible temperatures that occur in the modeling domain.
Ratepervehicle
Ratepervehicle is used for exhaust and most evaporative emissions that occur Off-Network
(roadtype=l), such as starts, extended-idle, and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) processes. The
units are in grams per vehicle. The output ratepervehicle table reports a rate for each
temperature and hour. For start, extended idle, and APU rates, the temperature and hour of
day impact the calculated emission rate. You define the temperature profile through the
meteorology input. Inventory estimates are calculated by multiplying the rate by the
total vehicle population, not the number of starts or hotelling-hours.
To develop rates, input a realistic diurnal profile since both temperature and hour of day
impact the emission rate. For example, Hour 1-50.1 degrees, Hour 2 - 51.6 degrees, Hour
3 - 54.4 degrees, etc. A rate will be produced for each temperature/hourlD. The monthID is
meaningless (assuming appropriate fuels are imported). Additional monthlDs can be defined
to allow multiple diurnal profiles (e.g., two months would allow two diurnal profiles).
Rateperprofile
Rateperprofile is used for evaporative vapor venting. The units are in grams per vehicle.
The output rateperprofile table reports a rate for each temperature and hour. For vapor
venting rates, the emission rate for a given temperature and hour of the day is affected by
the temperature in previous hours. You define the temperature profile through the
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meteorology input. Inventory estimates are calculated by multiplying the rate by
the total vehicle population, not the number of parked hours.
The image below indicates example temperature profiles. In this example, even though the
temperatures at hour 15 are identical for Profile 2 and Profile 3, the evaporative emissions
rates for that hour will be different because of temperature differences in previous hours.
Example Temperature Profiles
10 15
Hour of Day
To develop rates, input a realistic diurnal profile since the temperature and previous hour's
temperature impact the emission rate. For example, Hour 1-50.1 degrees, Hour 2 - 51.6
degrees, Hour 3 - 54.4 degrees, etc. A rate will be produced for each temperature/hourlD.
MonthID is meaningless (assuming appropriate fuels are imported). Additional monthlDs
can be defined to allow multiple diurnal profiles (e.g., two months would allow two diurnal
profiles).
Rateperhour
Rateperhour is an alternate rate to use for the Extended Idle and APU process when good
data is available on this activity. The units are in grams per APU operating hour. Inventory
results are calculated by multiplying the APU rate by the hours of APU operation,
and the Extended Idle by the hours of extended idle hours.
Rateperstart
Rateperstart is an alternate rate to use for the start exhaust processes when good data is
available on vehicle starts. The units are in grams per vehicle start. Inventory results are
calculated by multiplying the rate by the number of starts.
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Creating a RunSpec for a Rates Run
1. Click Description and enter your RunSpec information (up to 5,000 characters of
text, but no quote, ampersand or backslash characters allowed).
File Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools Settings Help
Description:
Type a description of your RunSpec here.
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2. Select Scale; click the County radio button.
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Domaini'Scale
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Caution: Do not use this scale setting for SIP or conformity
yy analyses. The allocation factors and other defaults applied at
/ !\ *^e s*a*e or county *eve' nave no*Deen verified against specific
*"•*** state or county data and do not meet regulatory requirements for
SIPs and conformity determinations.
• County I Select or define a single county that is the entire domain.
Note: Use this scale setting for S[P and regional conformity analysis.
Use of this scale setting requires user-supplied local data for most
activity and fleet inputs.
O Project Use project domain inputs,
Note: Use this scale setting Tor project-level analysis for conformity,
NEPA, or any other regulatory purpose. Use of this scale setting require
user-supplied data at the link level for activity and fleet inputs that
describe a particular transportation project.
Calculation Type
* Inventory Mass andtor Energy within a region and time span.
O Emission Rates Mass and/or Energy per unit of activity.
MOVESScenariolD:
Caution: Changing these selections changes the contents of other
\ input panels. These changes may include losing previous data contents.
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3. Click the Emission Rates radio button; type in your MOVESScenarioID.
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Description
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Caution: Do not use this scale setting for SIP or conformity
yy analyses. The allocation factors and other defaults applied at
/j\ the state or county level have not been verified against specific
*••** state or county data and do not meet regulatory requirements for
SIPs and conformity determinations.
® County Select or define a single county that is the entire domain.
Note: Use this scale setting for SIP and regional conformity analysis.
Use of this scale setting requires user-supplied local data for most
activity and fleet inputs.
O Project Use project domain inputs.
Note: Use this scale setting for project-level analysis for conformity,
NEPA, or any other regulatory purpose. Use of this scale setting requires
user-supplied data at the link level for activity and fleet inputs that
describe a particular transportation project.
Calculation Type
O Inventory Mass andi'or Energy within a region and time span.
| (* Emission Rates |Mass and'or Energy per unit of activity.
OVESScenarioID:
Caution: Changing these selections changes the contents of other
\ input panels. These changes may include losing previous data contents.
Create new Run Spec
Note: MOVESScenarioID is required for a rates run, but is only used if MOVES output is post-processed
with a specific application.
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4. Click Time Spans; select a year from the Select Year drop-down; click Add.
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5. Click one or more checkboxes in the Months box.
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Note: or rates runs, month is used to indicate different fuel and/or meteorological conditions as
determined by your inputs. Click Select All to select all 12 months. Click Clear All to remove all
selections.
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6. Select one or more day types in the Days box.
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Note: You can also click Select All to select all options. Click Clear All to remove all selections. Start/evap
rates will vary by day type. An annual inventory should use rates for weekend and weekdays. Daily
inventory may use only weekdays.
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7. Select all the hours in the Hours box using the dropdown menu.
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8. Click Geographic Bounds; verify the radio button is selected next to Zone & Link.
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The County domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
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Note: Select the radio button next to Custom Domain if applicable. Custom domain can add additional
flexibility using the zone input. It is possible to model many temperature ranges and diurnal profiles with
separate zonelDs.
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The County domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server:
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Note: Only one State can be selected for County scale RunSpecs.
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10. Click a county in the Counties box; click Add.
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12. Click On Road Vehicle Equipment; select all vehicle/fuel types present in the
modeling domain in the Fuels box.
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Source Use Types:
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Combination Long-haul Truck
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Intercity Bus
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Motor Home
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School Bus
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Single Unit Short-haul Truck
Transit Bus
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Please select a Fuel and Source Use Type combination.
Create new Run Spec
Note: To select multiple fuels, hold the button and click each desired fuel type. Click the Select All
button to select all fuel types.
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13. Select the desired source use types in the Source Use Types box; click Add
Fuel/Type Combinations.
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Note: To select multiple source use types, hold the button and click each desired source use type.
Click the Select All button to select all source use types.
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14. Click Road Type.
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15. Select all road types present in the modeling domain in the Available Road Types
box; click Add.
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16. Click Pollutants and Processes.
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17. Select all pollutants of interest by clicking the desired boxes.
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18. Click Manage Input Data Sets.
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19. Click Output; click General Output.
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20. Type your output database name in the Database field; click Create Database.
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21. Select Grams, Joules, and Miles from the Units drop-down menus.
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22. Click Output Emissions Detail.
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23. Click the checkbox in the On and Off Road box that pertains to your RunSpec.
Vehicles/Equipment
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Note: Emission Process and Road Type are automatically selected. For Nonroad, select all available
detail since MOVES2014 can not aggregate emissions.Additional selections depend upon your available
activity data and preference.
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Developing Inputs for a Rates Run
Meteorology
Meteorology is used to define the range of rates produced. A rate is generated for every
temperature defined. Each month selected in the RunSpec allows 24 temperatures to be
defined (hours 1-24). Typically, multiple months are selected to allow a complete range of
temperatures for rateperdistance as well as several diurnal profiles for
ratepervehicle/rateperprofile/rateperstart/rateperhour rates. MonthID is meaningless in
a rates run as long as the appropriate fuel is applied to correct month.
SourceTypePopulation
Population is applied to the ratepervehicle and rateperprofile rates in your post-processing.
A vehicle population should be entered that is reasonable and consistent with VMT. One
option is to enter the total vehicle population of the modeling domain. Alternatively, a single
county's vehicle population can be used. Most importantly, the ratio to VMT must reflect
actual conditions.
Age Distribution
Enter the Age Distribution of the modeling domain. If you want to apply your rates to
multiple counties, use a single age distribution that is appropriate for all those counties. Or
produce multiple sets of rates with multiple runs. Or, if you select the model year output
emissions detail, the model will produce rates for each model year. These can be post-
processed to account for varying age distribution across a multi-county domain.
VMT (HPMSVTypeYear)
VMT is applied to the rateperdistance rates in your post-processing. A VMT should be
entered that is reasonable and consistent with vehicle population. One option is to enter the
total VMT of the modeling domain. Alternatively, a single county's VMT can be used. Most
importantly, the ratio to vehicle population must reflect actual conditions.
VMT (month, day, and hour fractions)
MonthVMTfraction, dayVMTfraction, and hourVMTfraction are also required by MOVES.
These fractions impact emission rate calculations. Reasonable values should be entered -
either local fractions or MOVES defaults.
Speed Distribution
Emission rates for rateperdistance will be produced for each of 16 speed bins. MOVES still
requires an average speed distribution input. This should be a reasonable distribution -
either local distribution or MOVES defaults.
Road Type Distribution
Emission rates for rateperdistance will be produced for each road type. MOVES still requires
a road type distribution input. This should be a reasonable distribution - either local
distribution or MOVES defaults. A value of zero should always be entered for the off-network
road type (road type 1).
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Ramp Fraction
Input the local ramp fraction or use the MOVES default (0.08) if none is available. Emission
rates for rateperdistance will include ramp activity within each of the 16 speed bins. MOVES
accounts for the activity required to accelerate to the average speed of each bin. Ramp VMT
should be added to freeway/highway VMT for post-processing.
Fuels
Input the fuel supply and fuel formulations used in the modeling domain. Rates cannot be
applied to areas that use different fuels. Fuels should correspond to the temperature profile
for a given month. For instance, a wintertime diurnal temperature profile using the MonthID
= 7 should not use July fuels.
If you choose output that does not distinguish rates by fuel type, your mix of
gasoline/diesel/CNG will be determined by the default AVFT (i.e. the fuel type and
technology allocations) automatically selected in the COM, or your inputs to override these
default values. However, if you select output that is distinguished by fuel type, the AVFT
values will not be applied, and instead you will apply an appropriate mix of activity by fuel
type during your post-processing.
I/M Programs
Input the Inspection and Maintenance program used in the modeling domain. Rates cannot
be applied to areas that have a different I/M program or different compliance rates.
Hotelling
Input the hotelling activity distribution used in the modelling domain. This divides the
hotelling time into extended idle, APU usage, battery or A/C usage, and complete vehicle
shutdown. Default data is available for all standard counties.
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6-2 | Creating a Project Scale RunSpec
Introduction
In this section, you will explore MOVES capabilities at the Project Scale. Project Scale
estimates emissions at the link level. Links are defined by the user and can include roadway
links, such as sections of highway, ramps, arterial roads, or individual intersection segments
and Off-Network links, which include start and extended idling activity. Project Scale models
the average conditions on one or more links; it does not perform traffic simulation
modeling. It utilizes the same MOVES emission rates and correction factors as County and
National Scale. It does not utilize the default MOVES growth, VMT, or population values -
you must supply these values, as well as all information necessary to define the links and
the activity on them. Data can be exported or imported with the Project Data Manager
(PDM).
Project Scale analysis may be appropriate for activities such as CO and PM Hot-Spot
analysis for conformity, environmental impact assessments, and roadway/intersection level
energy and GHG analysis. Nonroad runs do not work at the Project Scale.EPA has
developed guidance for quantitative PM Hot-Spot analysis for conformity and using MOVES
for CO project scale analysis. Both documents can be found online at:
http://www.epa.QOv/otaq/stateresources/transconf/policy.htm.
EPA has also developed a training course specific to the PM Hot-Spot requirement in the
conformity rule. Training covers using MOVES in accordance with EPA guidance. It also
covers air quality modeling, background concentrations, and design values, along with other
topics. Training materials and training dates/locations can be found online at:
http://www.epa.QOv/otaq/stateresources/transconf/traininq3day.htm.
This User Guide provides a brief outline of how to use MOVES at the Project Scale. The
example scenario used here has been simplified. You should consult the guidance
documents and training listed above before doing a Project Scale analysis for any regulatory
purpose.
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Creating a Project Scale RunSpec
1. Click Description and enter your RunSpec information (up to 5,000 characters of
text, but no quote, ampersand or backslash characters allowed).
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2. Click Scale; select the Project radio button under Domain/Scale.
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Caution: Do not use this scale setting for SIP or conformity
analyses. The allocation factors and other defaults applied at
the state or county level have not been verified against specific
state or county data and do not meet regulatory requirements for
SIPs and conformity determinations.
O County Selector define a single county that is the entire domain.
Note: Use this scale setting for SIP and regional conformity analysis.
Use of this scale setting requires user-supplied local data for most
activity and fleet inputs.
Use project domain inputs,
' Note: Use this scale setting for project-level analysis for conformity,
NEPA, or any other regulatory purpose. Use of this scale setting requires
user-supplied data at the link level for activity and fleet inputs that
describe a particular transportation project.
Calculation Type
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3. Choose the Inventory radio button under Calculation Type.
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state or county data and do not meet regulatory requirements for
SIPs and conformity determinations.
O County Selector define a single county that is the entire domain.
Note: Use this scale setting for SIP and regional conformity analysis.
Use of this scale setting requires user-supplied local data for most
activity and fleet inputs.
(•:• Project Use project domain inputs.
Note: Use this scale setting for project-level analysis for conformity,
NEPA, or any other regulatory purpose. Use of this scale setting requires
user-supplied data at the link level for activity and fleet inputs that
describe a particular transportation project.
Mass and/or Energy within a region and time span.
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Note: Either the Inventory or the Emission Rates option may be used. Chapter 5 provides more
information on MOVES emission rates.
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4. Click Time Spans.
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5. Under Years, select a year from the Select Year drop-down menu; click Add.
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6. Under Months, select a month by clicking the box. A checkmark will appear in the
box next to the selected month.
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7. Under the Days section, choose your option by clicking the box next to Weekend or
Weekdays. A checkmark will appear in the box next to the selected options.
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[+] j Strategies
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OYear
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n June n December
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Start Hour:
End Hour:
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8. Under Hours, choose the desired hour from the Start Hour drop-down menu. Select
the same hour as the End Hour (one hour timeframe only).
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O Year O Mcmtli O Day ® Hour
D January
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D March
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9. Click Geographic Bounds; select the County radio button. In Project Scale, each
run can only be done for a single county or custom domain.
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B
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Region:
O Nation
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States:
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ALABAMA •
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Select All
Domain Input Database
The Project domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server:
Database:
Refresh
E nter 'Edit Data
Geographic Bounds Requirements
tIPIease select a state and county.
Please select a domain database.
Create new RunSpec
Note: Choosing a county allows access to the default data stored for that county.
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10. Select a state from the States drop-down menu.
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States:
Counties:
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
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CALIFORNIA
C^JL^BATJj^^
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CONNECTICUT - Fairfieid County
CONNECTICUT - Hartford County
CONNECTICUT - Litchfield County
CONNECTICUT - Middlesex County
CONNECTICUT - New Haven County
CONNECTICUT - New London Cou...
CONNECTICUT - Tolland County
CONNECTICUT - Windham County
Domain Input Database
The Project domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server:
1
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Enter/Edit Data
Geographic^Bounds Requirements
Please select a state and county.
Advanced Performance fe Please select a domain database.
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11. Select one county from the Counties drop-down menu; click Add.
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Region:
O Nation
O Slate
:• County
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ALABAMA
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DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CONNECTICUT - Fairfield County
COHHECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
Hartford County
Litchfield County
Middlesex County
New Haven County
New London Cou...
Tolland County
Windham County
CONNECTICUT - Fairfield County
Domain Input Database
The Project domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server:
Geographic Bounds Requirements
Please select a domain database.
1
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Enter/Edit Data
Note: You may select one county only. An input database must be created or selected to store the
project specific data (done later).
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12. Click Vehicles/Equipment; click On Road Vehicle Equipment.
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Compressed Natural Gas [CHGJ
Diesel Fuel
Electricity
Ethanol (E-85)
Gasoline
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Combination Long-haul Truck
Combination Short-haul Truck
Intercity Bus
Light Commercial Truck
Motor Home
Motorcycle
Passenger Car
Passenger Truck
Refuse Truck
School Bus
Single Unit Long-haul Truck
Single Unit Short-haul Truck
Transit Bus
Pollutants And Proces
Manage Input Data Sets
Output Emissions
Advanced Performance
Add FuelType Combinations
On Road Vehicle Equipment Requirements
Please select a Fuel and Source Use Type combination,
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13. Select a fuel (or fuels) from the Fuels list.
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Output Emissions
Advanced Performance
(Fuels;
Source Use Types:
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG1
Diesel Fuel
Electricity
Ethanol (E-85)
Gasoline
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Combination Long-haul Truck
Combination Short-haul Truck
Intercity Bus
Light Commercial Truck
JMotor Home
Motorcycle
Passenger Car
Passenger Truck
Refuse Truck
School Bus
Single Unit Long-haul Truck
Single Unit Short-haul Truck
Transit Bus
Select All
Select All
Add FueliType Combinations
On Road Vehicle Equipment Requirements
Please select a Fuel and Source Use Type combination.
Note: Selections chosen are for training purposes. For most analyses, select all valid gasoline, diesel,
Ethanol, and CNG vehicle combinations that would use the links you are modeling.
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14. Select a source use type (or types) from the Source Use Types list; click Add
Fuel/Type Combinations.
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Fuels:
Source Use Types:
Selections:
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Diesel Fuel
.Electricity
Ethanol (E-85)
Gasoline
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) |
Select All
Combination Long-haul Truck
Combination Short-haul Truck
ntercity Bus
Light Commercial Truck
Motor Home
P.lotorcycle
PassengerCar
Passenger Truck
Refuse Truck
School Bus
Single Unit Long-haul Truck
Single Unit Short-haul Truck
Transit Bus
Diesel Fuel - Light Commercial Truck
Diesel Fuel - Passenger Car
Diesel Fuel - Passenger Truck
Diesel Fuel - Single Unit Long-haul Truck
Diesel Fuel - Single Unit Short-haul Truck
Gasoline - Light Commercial Truck
Gasoline - PassengerCar
Gasoline - Passenger Truck
Gasoline - Single Unit Long-haul Truck
Gasoline - Single Unit Short-haul Truck
Add Fuel/Type Combtnathons
SetectAll
Delete
Create new RunSpec
Note: You can select multiple source use types by holding the button while clicking your
selections. Your selections will appear in the Selections list after you click Add Fuel/Type Combinations.
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15. Click Road Type; select a road type (or types) from the Available Road Types
list; click Add.
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Pollutants And Proces
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Available Road Types:
Selected Road Types:
Off.Network
Rural Restricted Access
Rural Unrestricted Access
Urban Restricted Access
Jrban Unrestricted Access
Off-Network
Rural Restricted Access
Rural Unrestricted Access
Urban Restricted Access
Jrban Unrestricted Access
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D Provide separate ramp output
Note: Select only the road types that exist in the project you are analyzing. Select Off-Network only if
the project includes starts or extended idle activity.
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16. Click Pollutants and Processes; click the box next to each pollutant you'd like
included in your RunSpec.
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Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
On Road Vehicle Eqt
Road Type
Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Output
General Output
Output Emissions
Advanced Performance
Create new RunSpec
Total Gaseous Hydrocarbons
Non-Methane Hydrocarbons
I Jon-Methane Organic Ga_s_es_
Total Organic Gases
Volatile Organic Compounds
Methane (CH4)
CarQon Monoxide (CO)
es ";f Nitrogen 11
Nitrogen Oxide (NO)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Nitrous Acid (HOMO)
Ammonia (NH3)
Nitrous Oxide (M2O)
Primary Exhaust PM2.5 - Total
+•} Primary Exhaust PM2.5 - Species
ar, Pi,12 f - eraKt-Aear Particulate
Primary PM2.5 - Tirewear Particulate
Primary Exhaust PM10 -Total
p!i:-iar, PI,110 - Erarewear Paiticulate
Primary PM10 - Tirewear Particulate
Sulfur Dioxide (S02)
Total Energy Consumption
Petroleum Energy Consumption
Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption
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Atmospheric C02
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bthanol
MTBE
1,3-Butacfiene
Formaldehyde
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Select Prerequisites
Note: Evaporative Processes cannot be modeled using the Project Scale.
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17. Click Manage Input Data Sets.
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On Road Vehicle
Road Type
Pollutants And Proce
[+] Strategies
General Output
Output Emissions De
Advanced Performance
Server:
Database:
Description: \_
Refresh
Create Data base...
Hove Up
Note: You need to click on this panel to get a green check, but no other input is needed. You would use
this panel if you had specialized input data created outside of MOVES. The Project Data Manager is
generally a better option.
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19. Click Output; click General Output.
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D Hotelllng Hours
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Note: You must define an output database.
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20.Type your output database name in the Database field.
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I Geographic Bounds
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Output Database
Server:
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Units
Mass Units:
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Activity
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D Hotefling Hours
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Note: We recommend naming your output database ending with "_out".
Note: You can also use the drop-down to locate an existing database if you've previously created one.
Output from multiple RunSpecs can be stored in the same output database. Each RunSpec will be
identified in your output with a different MOVESrunlD.
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21. Click the drop-downs under Units to identify Mass Units, Energy Units, and
Distance Units.
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Output Database
Database: |training_out|
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[ J Source Hours Parked
D Population
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Note: Values must be selected for all three types of units.
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22. Optional step: Click the box (or boxes) next to the activity (or activities) under the
Activity section you'd like in your output.
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| B Population |
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Note: Selections shown are for training purposes, but are recommended for any inventory RunSpec.
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23. Click Create Database.
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Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
On Road Vehicle Equipme
Road Type
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Manage Input Data Sets
B | Strategies
j Rate Of Progress
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24. You will receive a pop-up message letting you know your output database was
successfully created. Click OK.
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^=
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n Source Hours
D Hotetling Hours
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[ J Source Hours Parked
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25. Click Output Emissions Detail.
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Road Type
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HH Keep pseudo-randomly sampled inpijt
D Keep output from each iteration
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26. Under for All Vehicle/Equipment Categories, click the box (or boxes) next to
you're the detail you want in your ouput.
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Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Ve h icIes/Equipment
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Road Type
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27. Under On Road and Off Road, click the boxes next to the details you'd like in your
output.
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Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Ve h icIes/Equipment
,- On Road Vehicle E'
Road Type
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0 J Strategies
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D Model Year
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0 On Road'Off Road
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EH Sector
D Engine Tech.
D HP Class
Number of iterations:
O Keep pseudo-randomty sampled input
O Keep output from each iteration
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28. Optional step. Click Advanced Performance Features Panel. This section is for
advanced users and troubleshooting only. Most users will not populate this screen.
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Rate Of Progress
0 Output
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Masterloopable Components
Component
Total Activity Generator (TAG)
Operating Mode Distribution Generator (running OMDG)
Start Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Evaporative Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Tirewear Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Source Bin Distribution Generator [SBDG)
Meteorology Generator
TankTemperature Generator
Tank Fuel Generator
Fuel Effects Generator
Lookup Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Emission Calcufators
On-Road Retrofit
Project-Domain Total Activity Generator
Preset-Domain Cp*?ratinc f.lo-^ Distribution Generator (running exhaust)
Rate Of Progress Strategy
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Using the Project Data Manager
The Project Data Manager (RDM) is a tool that facilitates the process of entering data into
an input database. The data in the input database is used by MOVES when executing the
RunSpec. When the RDM is open, the MOVES GUI is frozen and no changes can be made to
the RunSpec.
You will manipulate your data in Excel and then import those worksheets into the RDM. You
do not enter data directly into the RDM. The RDM can create templates, export default data,
or export previously imported data. The files you create through the RDM are in the format
required for the input tables, which is very important.
You can add descriptions of the imported data which are useful for documenting data
sources. You can also clear previously imported data before importing new data to ensure
accuracy and prevent execution errors.
There are two ways to open the RDM.
1. Click Pre Processing > Project Data Manager.
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Data importer
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Number of iterations:
D Keep pseudo-randomly sampled input
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2. Click Geographic Bounds then click Enter/Edit Data.
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CONNECTICUT - Hartford County
CONNECTICUT - Litchfield County
CONNECTICUT - Middlesex County
CONNECTICUT - New Haven County
CONNECTICUT - New London Cou...
CONNECTICUT - Tolland County
CONNECTICUT - Windnam County
CONNECTICUT - Fairfield County
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Domain Input Database
The Project domain scats requires a database ot detailed data.
Server:
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_Gepgrapnic Bounds Requirements
Please select a domain database.
Execute Data Importer
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A newly opened RDM has many tabs at the top, as shown in the image below.
» MOVES Project Data Manager
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i.Sl Operating Mode Distribution
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appears when data is sufficient and passes error checks for all parameters in the
Note:
RunSpec. I I appears when insufficient data is provided and/or there are errors. However, for some
project scale runs, it is acceptable to have a red X for some tabs. For instance, for project scenarios with
no off-network links, it is unnecessary to define an Off-Network, Hotelling, and Operating Mode
Distribution input. Also, the I/M Programs tab will remain a red X if no program is defined; which may be
appropriate for some areas.
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Using the Project Data Manager: Database Tab
The Database tab is where you create or select the input database. Once you've selected or
created an input database, the tables within it can be edited with the other RDM tabs.
1. To create a database, type a database name in the Database field (or select an
existing one from the drop-down menu).
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Database
Done
Note: End all database file names with '_in' to help identify them as input databases. Once a database is
created or chosen, the other tabs are available for inputs.
Note: Use a consistent naming convention by giving the input database a similar name to the RunSpec
file and output database. Previously created input databases will appear in the drop down menu and
can be opened for editing.
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2. Click Create Database.
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3. Click OK.
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Select or create a database to hold the imported data.
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Create Database
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Message
Database successfully created.
II OK II
Database
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Using the Project Data Manager: Creating a Template
You can create an Excel template spreadsheet from most tabs in the RDM. The template will
be pre-populated with some data based upon entries made in your RunSpec. The
fields/column headings will be created, but the cells will be blank for your own data.
1. Click the Create Template button.
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Import
Messages:
Export Imported Data
Hotelling
Done
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2. Type a name for the template in the File name field.
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3. Click Save.
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Time Spans
Hotelling \& LIM Programs \ & Retrofit Data \ Q Generic [' Tools
I Operating Mode Distribution
Age Distribution
I Fuel
® Meteorology Data
RunSpec Summary \ Database f@ Links ® Unk Source Types | @ Link Drive Schedules [ Bon-Network
Description of Imported Data:
j^ Create hotellingActiyityDistribution Tern
Note: Ensure you've navigated to the folder where you want to store the template.
Note: After creating and saving the blank template, you would then open it in Excel, enter the appropriate local
data, and save again prior to importing the completed data into MOVES. The process of finding the completed
input spreadsheet and importing it into MOVES is described below.
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Using the Project Data Manager: Exporting Default Data
Not all tabs in the RDM have the Export Default Data option. When the option is available,
an Export Default Data will be present on the GUI. To export data when available, follow the
steps below.
1. Click the Export Default Data button.
>l MOVES Project Data Manager
Holelling f @ t/H Programs [ Q Retrofit Data] Q Generic \ Tools
Age Distribution [ @ Fuel
Operating Mode Distribution
Meteorology Data
Run Spec Summary
Database
Links
|
Link Source Types
Link Drive Schedules
Off-Network
Description of Imported Data:
IMCoverage Data Source:
File: (please select a file)
n Ho UM Prog ram
Browse...
Clear Imported Data
Create Template...
Import
Messages:
I/M Programs
Done
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2. Type a name for the data file in the File name field.
MOVES - ID 7269197778929619583
Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools Settings Help
Hotelting |" & I/M Programs]' Q Retrofit Data \ Q Generic [' Tools
Fuel ul Meteorology Data
Operating Mode Distribution
RunSpec Summary f Database f@ Links ® Unk Source Types | @ Link Drive Schedules [ Bon-Network
Description of Imported Data:
sy Export I/M Programs Data
Save in: County Input Files
IMCoverage Data Source:
Date modified Type
2/1/2014 7:24 PM Microsoft
File: (please select a file)
Filename: I trainingproject exportjdsl
Execute Data Importer
Note: Use the ".xls" or ".xlsx" file extension at the end of your file name. You can open and edit the file
in Excel. We recommend that you use descriptive file names that will make it easier to keep
track of what files provide local data for your MOVES run.
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3. Click Save.
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File Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools Settings Help
Time Spans
Hotelting |" & I/M Programsf & Retrofit Data \ Q Generic [' Tools
I Operating Mode Distribution
Age Distribution
I Fuel Q Meteorology DaEa
RunSpec Summary '[' Database ] @ Links [ @ Unk Source Types [' @ Link Drive Schedules | @ Off-Network
Description of Imported Data:
sy Export I/M Programs Data
Save in: County Input Files
IMCoverage Data Source:
Date modified Type
2/1/2014 7:24 PM Microsoft
File: (please select a file)
Pollutants An
Manage Inpu
[3 Strategies
Filename: trainingproject export-xlsl
Save as type: All files f.-}
Execute Data Importer
Note: Ensure you've navigated to the folder where you want to store the data file.
Note: After exporting and saving default data, you would then open it in Excel, review and make any changes
needed to properly reflect local data, and save again prior to importing the modified data into MOVES. The
process of finding the modified data and importing it into MOVES is described below.
Viewing Defaults and Entering Data
Once you have saved moves defaults or a blank template, you may view and edit these
values with Excel. Using the template or defaults will assure that you have correct
worksheet and column names.
For guidance on data sources and other requirements, see the most recent MOVES technical
guidance on using MOVES to prepare emission inventories in State Implementation Plans
and Transportation Conformity available on the web at
httD://www.eDa.QOv/otaa/models/moves/index.htm
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Using the Project Data Manager: Importing Data
Data must be imported back into the RDM from Excel for each required tab (even when
using default data for a tab). Use the templates and default data described above to make
sure the data is properly formatted.
Tabs indicated by a
user supplied data.
may require more information. Tabs with a
are optional for
The following steps are shown for the Hotelling tab, but need to be repeated for
each of the required tabs in the following table. Some inputs are not used for
certain projects (e.g. a project with no off-network activity will not use the
Hotelling, and Off-Network tabs)
Tab Name
Tab Description
Hotelling
I/M Programs
Operating
Mode
Distribution
Age
Distribution
Fuel
Meteorology
Data
Links
Link Source
Types
Off-Network
This tab allows input of the operating distribution for vehicles during
hotelling hours. Time can be divided between extended idling, APU
operation, and engine OFF. The MOVES table is
hotellingActivityDistribution.
This tab allows input of data on I/M programs, if any exist. The MOVES
table is IMCoverage.
This tab allows input of the operating distribution for vehicles during starts
and running operation. The MOVES table is opModeDistribution.
This tab allows input of the distribution of vehicles by age. Each source
type combination has its own distribution by age. The MOVES table is
sourceTypeAgeDistribution.
This tab allows input of information about the fuel supply, fuel
formulations, fuel usage, and AVFT (i.e. the fuel and technology
distribution). The MOVES tables are fuelSupply, fuelFormulation,
fuelUsageFraction, and AVFT.
This tab allows input of temperature and humidity inputs. The MOVES
table is ZoneMonthHour.
This tab allows input of definitions of the road segments (i.e. "links")
within the project domain. The MOVES table is link.
This tab allows input of allocation of activity by source type. Each source
type's activity fraction within the project's single hour on each link is
expressed. The MOVES table is NnkSourceTypeHour.
This tab allows input of population and activity fractions for each source
type present in the off-network link. Each project domain can have at
most one off-network link. The MOVES table is offnetworkLink.
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1. Click the Hotelling tab.
ij MOVES Project Data Manager
O Hotelling
I/M Programs j G Retrofit Data '. Q Generic Tools
Operating Mode Distribution
i Age Distribution
Q Fuel
Meteorology Data
RunSpec Summary [' Database
Links
Link Source Types
Link Drive Schedules
Off-Network
Description of Imported Data:
hotellingActivityDistribution Data Source:
File: (please select a Tile)
Browse...
Clear Imported Data Create Template...
Import
Messages:
Hotelling
Done
Note: Reference EPA guidance documents and training for additional information about using the
Project Data Manager.
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2. Click Browse.
J.) MOVES Project Data Manager
IJM Programs \ © Retrofit Data \ ® Generic | Tools
Operating Mode Distribution
Age Distribution
Fuel
Meteorology Data
RunSpec Summary
Database
Links © Link Source Types
(J Link Drive Schedules
Off-Network
Description of Imported Data:
hotellingActivityDistribution Data Source:
File: (please select a file)
Browse,.
Clear Imported Data i Create Template...
Import
Messages:
Export Imported Data
Done
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3. Click the Excel file with the data you want to import; click Open.
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4. Click the worksheet to use (should match Data Source in the RDM tab); click OK.
MOVES - ID 7269197778929619583
Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools Settings Help
Hotelling \& LIM Programs \ & Retrofit Data \ Q Generic [' Tools
Operating Mode Distribution
Unk Source Types | @ UnK Drive Schedules [ Q Off-Nelwork
RunSpec Summary Database
Description of Imported Data:
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OnRoa
'hotellingActivityDistribution Data Source:
file: (please select a tile)
Clear Imported Data Create Template...
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5. Add a description for the imported data in the Description of Imported Data field;
click Import.
i| MOVES Project Data Manager
O Hotelling
t/M Programs | Q Retrofit Data : Q Generic , Tools
Operating Mode Distribution
i Age Distribution
Q Fuel
Meteorology Data
RunSpec Summary [' Database [ @ Links | @ Link Source Types
Link Drive Schedules
Off-Network
Jescription of Imported Data:
^
hotellingActivityDtstribution Data Source:
lie: trainingproject.xls
XLS, hotellingActivityDistribution
Messages:
Browse...
Clear Imported Data Create Template...
1
Import
Hotelling
Done
Note: We recommend that users add a description of the imported data. This will appear in the log and
can help you differentiate between multiple imported files.
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6. Verify the file was imported by clicking the Database tab to view the log.
J.) MOVES Project Data Manager
Hoteflng \ ® m Programs \ @ Retrofit Pata~[ ® Generic | Tools
I Operating Mode Distribution
@ Age Distribution
Fuel
Meteorology Data
RunSpec Summary
Database
Links
Link Source Types
Q Link Drive Schedules
y Off-Network
Select or create a database to hold the imported data.
Log:
localhost|
trainingproject_in
T
•
Refresh
Create Database
Clear All Imported Data
2014-02-01 19:44:42.0 Hotelling Filled hotelling.ActivityDistribution table
Be sure to add a description for the imported data. This will appear in the log andean help you differentiate between multiple imported files.
Database
Done
You must do this for each required tab. Click each required tab, then complete
steps 2-6 outlined above. Finally, click "Done" and return to the main MOVES GUI.
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Executing the RunSpec
The RunSpec is ready once all information has been entered and imported. You will see
green checkmarks next to each option on the left side of the GUI.
1. Click Geographic Bounds.
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Description
Region:
O Nation
O State
® County
Ozones. Link
States:
Selections:
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
'
=
-
CONNECTICUT - Fairfield County
Domain Input Database
The Project domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server. locaihost
Database: trainingprojeetjn
Enterj'Edit Data
Geographic Bounds Requirements
Note: If Geographic Bounds doesn't show with a green checkmark, refresh the screen by clicking Time
Spans (or any other menu item) and then go back to Geographic Bounds. It should now be green.
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2. Verify the correct input database is selected.
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File Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools Bettings Help
Description
Scale
Vehicles/Equipment
On Road Vehicle
Road Type
hide
Region:
O Nation
O State
(I) County
O Zone& Link
O Custom Domain
States:
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
*
=
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CONNECTICUT - Fairfield County
Select All
Add
Domain Input Database
The Project domain scats requires a database of detailed data.
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train ingpro]ect_in
2
Refresh
EnterEclit Data
Geographic Bounds Requirements
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3. Click Action > Execute.
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E] Strategies
Rate Of P
El output
General
Output Emission
Advanced Perfo
El Vehicles/Equipment Region:
O Nation
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Pollutants And Proces
/ Manage Input Data Se
O State
(I) County
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*
=
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CONNECTICUT - Fairfield County
Domain Input Database
The Project domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
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Refresh
EnterEciit Data
Geographic Bounds Requirements
Execute active Run Spec
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4. Click Yes to save the RunSpec before executing.
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Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Jools .Settings Help
Selections:
Do you want to save the run specification before executing?
Description: Enteryour RunSpec information here.
CONNECTICUT - Fairfietd County
The Project domain scale requires a database of detailed data.
Server pocalriost |
Database: |trainingproject_in
Geographic Bounds Requirements
1
•^
Refresh
Enter/Edit Data
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5. MOVES is now executing your RunSpec. Two windows will pop-up during execution,
but require no action on your part.
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file Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Jools .Settings Help
Estimated Time Remaining
Generating bundles
estimating completion..,
J2
OK [
Numberof Files Process&d: 0
Number of Interruptions: 0
Computer ID:
Worker Release: MOVES2014
Shared Distributed Folder Path: DiEPAlMOVESiMOVESGHCSourceiSnaredWork
Execute active RunSpec
Note: Estimated time of completion is shown in the Estimated Time Remaining window pop-up.
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6. Click OK when the Run Completion window appears.
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File Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Jools .Settings Help
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Chapter 7
Using MOVES-Nonroad
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Introduction
In this section, you will learn to use MOVES to generate emission inventories for nonroad
equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, recreational boats and other mobile sources that
do not generally operate on roadways. MOVES2014 incorporates the data and algorithm
from the EPA's existing NONROAD model and is designed to provide the same results as the
NONROAD model, using the interface of the MOVES highway model.
Creating a Nonroad RunSpec
1. Click Description and enter your RunSpec information (up to 5,000 characters of
text, but no quote, ampersand or backslash characters allowed).
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Scale
' Tune Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
On Road Vehicle Equipme
Road Type
* Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
B Strategies
j Rate Of Progress
B ' Output
%
General Output
' Output Emissions Detail
Advanced Performance Featt
Description:
Enter your Nonroad RunSpec information herel
Note: This training scenario is intentionally simplified to facilitate learning.
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2. Click Scale; select the Nonroad radio button under Model.
•He Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools jiettings Help
B
Description
* Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipm
Road Type
B
B
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
' General Output
Output Emissions Detail
Advanced Performance Featur
Domain'Scale
"• National Use the default national database with default state and local allocation factors.
O County Select or define a single county that is the entire domain.
Note: Use this scale setting for SIP and regional conformity analysis.
Use of this scale setting requires user-supplied local data for most
activity and fleet inputs,
O Project Use project domain inputs.
Note: Use this scale setting for project-level analysis for conformity,
NEPA. or any other regulatory purpose. Use of this scale setting requires
user-supplied data at the link level for activity and fleet inputs that
describe a particulartransportation project
Calculation Type
® Inventory
Mass and/or Energy within a region and time span.
O Emission Rates Mass and/or Energy per unit of activity.
HOVESScenariolD:
Caution: Changing these selections changes the contents of other
} input panels. These changes may include losing previous data contents.
Create new Run Spec
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3. Click Time Spans.
He Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Description
Scale
B
B
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipm
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Rate Of Progress
B ft Ontpirt
' General Output
Output Emissions Detail
Advanced Performance Featur
Time Aggregation Level
Select Yean) [»|
Vears:
Add
Remove
D January [
D February [
D March [
DAprB [
DMay [
DJnne [
| SetectA* ||
Days
D Weekend
D Weekdays
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G September
D October
n November
G December
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Hours
Start Hour.
End Hour
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4. Under Years, select a year from the Select Year drop-down menu; click Add.
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B
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipm*
Road Type
B
B
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
' General Output
Output Emissions Detail
Advanced Performance Feature
Time Aggregation Level
O Year O Montti O Day <§> Hour
Select Year
rears:
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
*r
*
=
I
Add
Remove
J
D January [
LH February [
D March [
DAprB [
DHay [
DJnne [
| Select/a ||
DJuly
D August
G September
D October
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G December
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Days
Hours
D Weekend
D Weekdays
Start Hour.
End Hour
_
Select All Clear All
Select All Clear All
Create new RunSpec
Note: To keep output size manageable, we recommend modeling only one year at at time for nonroad.
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5. Under Months, select a month (or months) by clicking the box. A checkmark will
appear in the box next to the selected month(s).
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Description
Scale
I
I
0
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
• NonRoad Vehicle Equiprm
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
Time Aggregation Level
Years
O Year O Month O Day ® Hour
Months
Select Year 12013 \-*\
Years:
Add
2013
LJ January
Q February
D March
D April
D July
B August |
D September
D October
J Weekend
U Weekdays
| SetectAll |
Remove
Clear All
DMay
DJune
SetectAII
Start Hour.
End Hour
SetectAII |
Q November
n December
| Clear All
hi
I
Clear All
Create new RunSpec
Note: You may click Clear All to remove the checkbox in this section.
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6. Under the Days section, choose your option by clicking the box next to Weekend
and/or Weekdays. A checkmark will appear in the box next to the selected options.
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File Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools Bettings Help
Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
Time Aggregation Level
O Year O Monti! O Day ® Hour
Years
Select Year j 2013 |-^|
Years:
Add
Months
2013
D January D July
Q February 0 August
D March D September
D April D October
D May D November
n June n December
Select All
Clear All
|0 Weekend
B Weekdays
Select All |J Clear All
Start Hour.
End Hour
Select All |[ Clear All
Note: If you make an error in your choice, you may also click Clear All to remove the checkbox in this
section.
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7. Click Geographic Bounds; select the County radio button.
•He Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools jiettings Help
Description
sea,
Time Spans
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipm
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
El / Strategies
j Rate Of Progress
B Output
' General Output
Output Emissions Detail
Advanced Performance Featur
Region:
O Nation
* County
O Zone & Link
Custom Domain
States:
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Geographic Bounds Requirements
Please select a state and county.
I IH
Create new RunSpec
Note: Choosing a county allows access to the available default data stored for that county.
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8. Select a state from the States drop-down menu.
•He Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools jiettings Help
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
^9 Strategies
y Rate Of Progress
B Output
' General Output
Output Emissions Detail
Advanced Performance Featur*
Region:
O Nation
3 Stale
» County
O Zone & Link
} Custom Domain
States:
Counties:
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
Adams County
Alamosa County
Arapanoe County
Archuleta County
Baca County
Bent County
Boulder County
Broomfield County
TiH
Geographic Bounds Requirements
Please select a state and county.
Create new RunSpec
Note: The selections chosen are for training purposes only. You may choose one State.
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9. Select a county from the Counties drop-down menu; click Add.
Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools .Settings yelp
B .
B
Vehicles''Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
General Output
Output Emissions Detail
Region:
O Natwn
O State
$ County
O Zone & Link
O Custom Domain
ALABAMA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
t
COLORADO - Adams County *
COLORADO - Arapahoe County
COLORADO - Archuleta County
COLORADO - Baca County
COLORADO - Bent County
COLORADO - Boulder County
COLORADO - Broomfield County
COLORADO - Chaffee County ^
COLORADO - Arapahoe County
Add
Geographic Bounds Requirements
Note: You may select one county only.
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10. Click Vehicles/Equipment; click NonRoad Vehicle Equipment.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
4
ZZ Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
General Output
Fuels:
Compressed Natural Gas (CMC)
Diesel Fuel
Electricity
Ethanol (E-85)
iasoiine
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Sectors:
Agriculture
Airport Support
Commercial
Construction
Industrial
Lawii'Garden
Logging
Oil Field
Pleasure Craft
Railroad
Recreational
Underground Mining
Add FueUSector Combinations
_NojiRoad Vehicle Equipment Requirement^
Please select a Fuel and Sector combination.
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11. Select a fuel (or fuels) from the Fuels list.
Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools .Settings Help
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
4
ZZ Manage Input Data Sets
Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
General Output
Output Emissions Detail
Advanced Performance Features
iels:
Sectors:
Compressed Natural Gas (CMC)
Diesel Fuel
Electricity
Ethanol [E-851
Gasoline
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Agriculture
Airport Support
Commercial
Construction
ndustrial
Lawii'Garden
Logging
Oil Field
Pleasure Craft
Railroad
Recreational
Underground Mining
Add FueUSector Combinations
_NonRoad Vehicle Equipment Requirement^
Please select a Fuel and Sector combination.
Note: Selections chosen are for training purposes. For most analyses, select all valid combinations.
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12. Select a sector (or sector) from the Sectors list; click Add Fuel/Sector
Combinations.
File Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Tools .Settings Help
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
2j Manage Input Data Sets
0 . •, Strategies
Rate Of Progress
E] I Output
General Output
Output Emissions Detail
Fuels:
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG}
jDiesel Fuel
! Electricity
|Ethanol(E-85}
Gasoline
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Agriculture
flirnnrt Siion
Commercial
Construction
Industrial
Lawn/Garden
Logging
Oil Field
Pleasure Craft
Railroad
Recreational
Underground Mining
asoline - Commercial
Gasoline - Construction
Add Fuel'Sector Combinations
Create new RunSpec
Note: You can select multiple source use types by holding the button while clicking your
selections. Your selections will appear in the Selections list after you click Add Fuel/Sector
Combinations. The model will indicate if selected combinations do not exist in the database. Non-
existent combinations may be included in the RunSpec or not, with no difference in results.
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13. Click Road Type.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles>'Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Available Road Types:
Selected Road Types:
Add | | Delete |
n Provide separate ramp output
Note: Selections are already populated for you.
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14. Click Pollutants and Processes; click each checkbox on the left to choose all.
/
/
B .
Total Gaseous Hydrocarbons
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
Primary Exhaust PM1Q -Total
Sulfur Dioxide (302)
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption iBSFC:
Pre Processing Action .Post Processing Tools .Settings Help
Description
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
B .
B
Atmospheric C02
Running Exhaust Crankcase Running Exhaust Refueling Displacement Vapor Loss Refi
Select Prerequisites
Note: Items chosen are for training purposes, but all pollutants and processes are generally chosen for
Nonroad RunSpecs. Uncheckto remove.
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15. Click Manage Input Data Sets.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Server:
Database:
Description:
Create Databas
Move Up
Note: You would use this screen if you have specialized data you've created outside of MOVES and
prepared in MOVES database format
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16. Skip this step if you do not have outside data to import. Click the Database drop-
down menu to choose your database; click Add.
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File Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Jools .Settings Help
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
E] Strategies
Rate Of Progress
El Output
General Output
Database: [trainingjn
Description:™
Add I Refresh
Create Database...
Hove Up Move Down
Create new RunSpec
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17. The only current Strategy is Rate of Progress. These calculations are not relevant for
Nonroad equipment. Click Strategies; click Rate of Progress.
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Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Joels .Settings Help
iphic Bounds
tes/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipm
General Output
Output Emissions Detail
G Compute Rate-of-Progress "No Clean Air Act Amendments" Emissions
The Rate-of-Progress Calculation strategy supports users modeling vehicle
emissions Tor Reasonable Further Progress SIP requirements. It models a
"No Clean Air Act Amendments" scenario by assigning 1993 model year
emission rates to all post-1993 vehicles.
Seethe MOVES userguideand guidance documents for more details,
Note: ROP was not selected. It is not relevant for nonroad emissions.
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18. Click Output; click General Output.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles''Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
y" Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output Emissions Detail
. ed Performance n
Output Database
Server: ]
Database: I
IT-
Create Database...
Units
Mass Units:
Energy Units:
Distance Units:
Note: You must identify an output database.
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19.Type your output database name in the Database field.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles''Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
, Strategies
Rate Of Progress
1 Output
Output Database
Database:|trainmg_outj
^ I Create Database...
Units
Mass Units:
Energy Units:
Distance Units:
Note: We suggest you name your output database ending with "_out".
Note: You can also use the drop-down to locate an existing database if you've previously created one.
Results of multiple RunSpecs can be stored in the same output database. The results of each RunSpec
will be identified by a different MOVESrunlD.
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20. Click the drop-downs under Units to identify Mass Units, Energy Units, and
Distance Units.
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Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Jools .Settings Help
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
I Create new RunSpec
Output Database
Server I
Database: training_out
Energy Units:
Distance Units
^ Create Database-
Note: Values must be selected for all three Units fields.
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21. Click Create Database.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles''Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
-:, Strategies
Rate Of Progress
1 Output
Output Emissions Detail
Advanced Performance Features
Output Database
Server: ]
Database: ]training_out
Units
Mass Units: Grams
Energy Units: Joules
Distance Units: I Miles
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22. You will receive a pop-up message letting you know your output database was
successfully created. Click OK.
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Edit Pre Processing Action Post Processing Jools .Settings Help
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles/Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
Output Database
Server: ]
Database: training_out
•^ Create Database...
Message
\_J_y Output Database successfully created.
OK
I Create new RunSpec
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23. Click Output Emissions Detail.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles>'Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
j. Strategies
Rate Of Progress
El On
General Output
! ed Performance r
Always
i^ Location
M Pollutant
for All Vehicle/Equipment Categories
L] Model Year
D Fuel Type
IJ Emission Process
D Estimate Uncertainty
On Road/Off Road
0 On RoadJOff Road
On and Off Road
DRoad Type
D Source Use Type
Dscc
n Regulatory Class
Off Road
D Sector
[H Engine Tech.
D HP Class
Number or ilerallons:
Q Keep pseudo-randomly sampled input
n Keep output from each iteration
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24. Under for All Vehicle/Equipment Categories, click all boxes.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles''Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
-:, Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
General Output
. ed Performance n
Always
BTime
i.^i Location
M Pollutant
for All Vehicle/Equipment Categories
1*] Mode! Year
0 Fuei Type
kj Emission Process
[H Estimate Uncertainty
On Road/Off Road
0 On Road/Off Road
On and Off Road
DRoad Type
D Source Use Type
Dscc
[J Regulatory Ctass
Off Road
G Sector
HU Engine Tech.
D HP Class
Number of ileradans:
Q Keep pseuOo-raiulomly sampled input
n Keep output from each iteration
Note: All applicable levels of detail must be selected for nonroad. MOVES2014 does not aggregate
nonroad emissions across categories.
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25. Under On Road and Off Road, click the only available box (SCC).
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles''Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
-:, Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
General Output
. ed Performance n
Always
BTime
i.^i Location
0 Pollutant
for All Vehiclei'Equipment Categories
0 Model Year
1*3 Fuel Type
0 Emission Process
n Estimate Uncertainty
On Road/Off Road
0 On Road/Off Road
On and Off Road
D Road Type
D Source Use Type
Q Regulatory Class :
Off Road
0 Sector
CI Engine Tech.
D HP Class
Number of ileradans:
Q Keep pseuOo-raiulomly sampled input
n Keep output from each iteration
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26. Under Off Road, click all boxes.
File Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Scale
Time Spans
Geographic Bounds
Vehicles''Equipment
NonRoad Vehicle Equipment
Road Type
Pollutants And Processes
Manage Input Data Sets
-:, Strategies
Rate Of Progress
Output
General Output
. ed Performance n
Always
BTime
i.^i Location
M Pollutant
for All Vehicle/Equipment Categories
0 Model Year
1*3 Fuel Type
0 Emission Process
n Estimate Uncertainty
On Road/Off Road
0 On Road/Off Road
On and Off Road
D Road Type
D Source Use Type
Escc
n Regulatory Class
Off Road
0 Sector
0 Engine Tech,
0 HP Class
Number of ileradans:
Q Keep pseudQ-ranclornly sampled input
n Keep output from each iteration
Note: All applicable levels of detail must be selected for nonroad. MOVES2014 does not aggregate
nonroad emissions across categories.
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27. Optional step. Click Advanced Performance Features Panel.
•ile Edit Preprocessing Action Postprocessing Tools .Settings Help
Masterioopable Components
Component
Total Activity Generator (TAG)
Operating Mode Distribution Generator (running OMDG)
Stait Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Evaporative Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Tirewear Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Source Bin Distribution Generator i.SBDG;
Meteorology Generator
TankTemperature Generator
Tank Fuel Generator
Fuel Effects Generator
Lookup Operating Mode Distribution Generator
Emission Calculators
On-Road Retrofit
Project-Domain Total Activity Generator
Project-Domain Operating Mode Distribution Generator i running exhaust:
Rate Of Progress Strategy
Don't Execute
Save Data
Destination User Dataset
Q Copy Saved Generator Data
Server:
Database:
•
Aggregation and Data Handling
Q Do Not Perform Final Aggregation
D Clear MOVESOutput after rale calcinations
CH Clear MOVESActivityOutput after rate calculations
Q Clear BaseRateOutput after rate calculations
Custom Input Database
Server:
_
Database:
••• Create Database
Note: This section is for advanced users and troubleshooting only. Most users will not populate this
screen.
Running MOVES for Nonroad
After creating and saving your Nonroad RunSpec, you may Execute it from the Action
menu or the command line. When the run is complete, the Post Processing menu offers
scripts to process and aggregate the MOVES nonroad output as described in Chapter 3.
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MOVES Onroad Decoder
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MOVES Onroad Decoder
Many of the tables used by MOVES contain data that are identified using numerical codes for
categorical values. This appendix lists descriptions for some of the most important codes for
highway vehicles used in MOVES tables.
All the codes for both highway vehicles and nonroad are described in the default MOVES
database, generally in a table with the same name as the value. (For example, fuel
subtypes used for nonroad equipment are described in the table "nrfuelsubtype".)
source type id
[D source type name
11 Motorcycle
21 Passenger Car
31 Passenger Truck
32 Light Commercial Truck
41 Intercity Bus
42 Transit Bus
43 School Bus
51 Refuse Truck
52 Single Unit Short-haul Truck
53 Single Unit Long-haul Truck
54 Motor Home
61 Combination Short-haul Truck
62 Combination Long-haul Truck
SCCVtypelD
ID PARTSSCCVtypeDesc
1 LDGV
2 LDGT1
3 LDGT2
4 HDGV
SMC
6 LDDV
7 LDDT
8 2BHDDV
9 LHDDV
10 MHDDV
11 HHDDV
12 BUSES
processid
[D processName
1 Running Exhaust
2 Start Exhaust
9 Brakewear
10 Tirewear
11 Evap Permeation
12 Evap Fuel Vapor Venting
13 Evap Fuel Leaks
15 Crankcase Running Exhaust
16 Crankcase Start Exhaust
17 Crankcase Extended Idle Exhaust
18 Refueling Displacement Vapor Loss
19 Refueling Spillage Loss
90 Extended Idle Exhaust
91 Auxiliary Power Exhaust
99 Well-to-Pump
road type id
ID roaddesc
1 Off-Network
2 Rural Restricted
3 Rural Unrestricted
4 Urban Restricted
5 Urban Unrestricted
ID roaddesc
6 Rural Restricted w/o ramps
7 Urban Restricted w/o ramps
8 Rural Restricted Ramps
9 Urban Restricted Ramps
daylD
ID dayName
2 Weekend
5 Weekdays
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regClassID
]D regClassName
0 Doesn't Matter
10 MC
20 LDV
30 LOT
40 LHD<=10K
41 LHD<=14k
42 LHD45
46 MHD
47 HMD
48 Urban Bus
regClassDesc
Doesn't Matter
Motorcycles
Light Duty Vehicles
Light Duty Trucks
Class 2b Trucks with 2 Axles and 4 Tires
(8,500 Ibs < GVWR <= 10,000 Ibs)
Class 2b Trucks with 2 Axles and at least 6 Tires or Class 3
Trucks
(8,500 Ibs < GVWR <= 14,000 Ibs)
Light Heavy Duty (14K Ibs < GVWR <= 19.5K Ibs)
Medium Heavy Duty (19.5K Ibs < GVWR < =33K Ibs)
Heavy Heavy Duty (GVWR > 33K Ibs)
Urban Bus (see CFR Sec. 86.091_2)
fuelTypelD
ID fuelTypeDesc
1 Gasoline
2 Diesel Fuel
3 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
4 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
5 Ethanol (E-85)
9 Electricity
activityTypelD
ID activitvTvpeDesc
1 Distance traveled
2 Source Hours
3 Extended Idle Hours
4 Source Hours Operating
5 Source Hours Parked
6 Populatior
7 Starts
9 Average Horsepower
10 Fraction Retrofitted
11 Number Units Retrofitted
12 Load Factor
13 Hotelling Diesel Aux
14 Hotelling Battery or AC
15 Hotelling All Engines Off
nuu
1
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ID
pollutantname
ID
pollutantname
ID pollutantname
1 Total Gaseous Hydrocarbons
2 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
3 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
5 Methane (CH4)
6 Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
20 Benzene
21 Ethanol
22 MTBE
23 Naphthalene particle
24 1,3-Butadiene
25 Formaldehyde
26 Acetaldehyde
27 Acrolein
30 Ammonia (NH3)
31 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
32 Nitrogen Oxide (NO)
33 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
34 Nitrous Acid (MONO)
35 Nitrate (NO3)
36 Ammonium (NH4)
40 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane
41 Ethyl Benzene
42 Hexane
43 Propionaldehyde
44 Styrene
45 Toluene
46 Xylene
51 Chloride
52 Sodium
53 Potassium
54 Magnesium
55 Calcium
56 Titanium
57 Silicon
58 Aluminum
59 Iron
60 Mercury Elemental Gaseous
61 Mercury Divalent Gaseous
62 Mercury Particulate
63 Arsenic Compounds
65 Chromium 6+
66 Manganese Compounds
67 Nickel Compounds
68 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene particle
69 Fluoranthene particle
70 Acenaphthene particle
71 Acenaphthylene particle
72 Anthracene particle
73 Benz(a)anthracene particle
74 Benzo(a)pyrene particle
75 Benzo(b)fluoranthene particle
76 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene particle
77 Benzo(k)fluoranthene particle
78 Chrysene particle
79 Non-Methane Hydrocarbons
80 Non-Methane Organic Gases
81 Fluorene particle
82 lndeno(1,2,3,c,d)pyrene particle
83 Phenanthrene particle
84 Pyrene particle
86 Total Organic Gases
87 Volatile Organic Compounds
88 NonHAPTOG
90 Atmospheric CO2
91 Total Energy Consumption
92 Petroleum Energy Consumption
93 Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption
98 CO2 Equivalent
99 Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC)
100 Primary Exhaust PM10 -Total
106 Primary PM10 - Brakewear Particulate
107 Primary PM10 - Tirewear Particulate
110 Primary Exhaust PM2.5 - Total
111 Organic Carbon
112 Elemental Carbon
115 Sulfate Particulate
116 Primary PM2.5- Brakewear Particulate
117 Primary PM2.5 - Tirewear Particulate
118 Composite- NonECPM
119 H2O (aerosol)
120 Primary PM2.5 - NonECNonSO4PM
121 CMAQ5.0 Unspeciated (PMOTHR)
122 Non-carbon Organic Matter (NCOM)
130 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin
131 Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
132 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin
133 Octachlorodibenzofuran
134 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin
135 1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin
136 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran
137 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Heptachlorodibenzofuran
138 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran
139 1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran
140 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran
141 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin
142 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin
143 2,3,4,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran
144 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzofuran
145 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran
146 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran
168 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene gas
169 Fluoranthene gas
170 Acenaphthene gas
171 Acenaphthylene gas
172 Anthracene gas
173 Benz(a)anthracene gas
174 Benzo(a)pyrene gas
175 Benzo(b)fluoranthene gas
176 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene gas
177 Benzo(k)fluoranthene gas
178 Chrysene gas
181 Fluorene gas
182 lndeno(1,2,3,c,d)pyrene gas
183 Phenanthrene gas
184 Pyrene gas
185 Naphthalene gas
1000 CB05 Mechanism
1001 CB05_ALD2
1002 CB05_ALDX
1003 CB05_BENZENE
1004 CB05_CH4
1005 CB05_ETH
1006 CB05_ETHA
1007 CB05_ETOH
1008 CB05_FORM
1009 CB05JOLE
1010 CB05JSOP
1011 CB05_MEOH
1012 CB05JDLE
1013 CB05_PAR
1014 CB05_TERP
1015 CB05_TOL
1016 CB05_UNK
1017 CB05_UNR
1018 CB05 XYL
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Introduction
The purpose of this section is provide experienced MOVES users with a brief overview of the
major functional changes included in MOVES2014.
Can I still run MOVES2010b if I've downloaded MOVES2014?
Yes. However, you must download a patch that modifies MOVES2010b to communicate with
the new version of MySQL. EPA has provided a patch that can be downloaded through the
MOVES installation suite. If you skipped over this step, you may return at any time to the
installation suite to install the patch. After the patch is installed, both MOVES2010b and
MOVES2014 may be run from the same computer.
How do I convert MOVES2010b databases into MOVES2014
format?
EPA has provided a database converter for both project and county scale databases. The
converter can be accessed from the Tools menu of the GUI. Users should be cautioned that
because the fuels database has been updated, fuels tables that have been converted may
not reflect the most recent fuel information. Additionally, the monthVMTfraction table may
need to be re-imported if a leap-year is being modeled. EPA has removed leap years from
MOVES, and consequently, monthVMTfractions for leap years will be deleted during
database conversion.
What changes have been made to the MOVES GUI?
EPA has added several enhancements that will improve how you can develop runspecs
through the MOVES GUI.
Password Prompt
The first obvious GUI change is when MOVES is first opened. MOVES2014 now requires a
password. This is in response to user feedback indicating many IT departments require a
password protected interface between software programs and MySQL. The default user
name is "moves" and the default password is "moves" (lowercase, no quotes). These may
be changed at any time by the user.
Non-Road
MOVES2014 includes the option to model either on-road or non-road emissions. Under the
Scale panel of the GUI, users can select either the "Onroad" or "Nonroad" model. The
NONROAD2008 model has been incorporated into the framework of MOVES2014. It will
produce the same emissions estimates as NONROAD2008 assuming no inputs are changed
by the user.
Ethanol
In the On Road Vehicle and Equipment panel, users now have the option to choose Ethanol
(E-85) as a fuel type. Users should select ethanol, along with gasoline, diesel, and CNG for
most modeling scenarios. MOVES assumes that the default fleet uses all of these fuels;
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omitting one may result in emissions being calculated based on a only sub-set of the
complete vehicle fleet.
Ramp Option
In the Road Type panel, users now have the option of separating ramp emissions from
highway (restricted road) emissions. By selecting the box "Provide separate ramp output",
emissions will be produced for seven road types (assuming all road types were selected):
Road type 1 - Off-network
Road type 3 - Rural Unrestricted
Road type 5 - Urban Unrestricted
Road type 6 - Rural Restricted without Ramps
Road type 7 - Urban Restricted without Ramps
Road type 8 - Rural Restricted only Ramps
Road type 9 - Urban Restricted only Ramps
This selection is completely optional, and will not affect the emissions calculations and the
total emissions inventory.
Auto-chaining
A button has been added to the pollutant and processes panel to automatically select the
prerequisite pollutants for a given selection. For instance, selecting "Primary Exhaust PM2.5
- Total" will prompt the user to also select "Composite - NonECPM" and "Elemental
Carbon". Clicking the button "Select Prerequisites" will automatically select those pollutants.
Regulatory Class Output Option
In the output emissions detail panel, users now have the option to output by "Regulatory
Class". This can be selected instead of, or along with, source type output. Selecting this
option will not affect the total inventory, but will provide a breakdown of emissions by
regulatory class.
What changes have been made to MOVES inputs?
EPA has made several improvements and added flexibility to how users can provide local
data to the model. The following are new or improved input options.
Hotelling Importer
In the county and project data manager, users will now have the option of providing local
truck hotelling activity. Hotelling is specific to activity performed by long haul combination
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trucks (source type 62). The Hotelling importer has two panels; both are optional. The first,
"hotellingActivityDistribution" allows users to specify the fraction of long haul combination
trucks (by model year) that are in extended idle mode, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) mode, or
engine-off mode during the modeling period. National default data are available and will be
used if no table is imported.
The second panel allows users to define "hotellingHours" directly to the model. In
MOVES2014, the number of truck idle hours are based on a national allocation to the
county-scale. The amount of idling occurring in a given county is based on long haul
combination truck VMT on rural restricted roadways. Consequently, a county with no rural
highway VMT for long haul combination trucks with have no hotelling hours. If local data are
available, the importer can be used to provide these values to the model.
Starts Importer
MOVES2014 offers the option to import local vehicle start information. Depending on the
data available, users can use one or more of the following panels:
startsPerDay - defines the number of starts per day
startsHourFraction - specifies the distribution of starts throughout the day
startsSourceTypeFraction - allocates starts to different source types
startsMonthAdjust - adjusts start activity by month
importStartsOpModeDistribution - defines vehicles soak times
starts - allows users to provide the complete starts table (by source type, dayid, modelyear,
monthid)
The starts importer is optional. If no data are provided, MOVES will calculate starts based on
the user defined source type population input.
Fuel RegionID
A new analysis of nationwide fuel use prompted a change in how fuels are defined at the
county-level in the default database. Instead of each county having a unique fuel supply,
the default fuel supply is divided into fuel regions. The obvious impact of this change is that
the fuel supply table now has a column for fuelregionID rather than countyid. Using the
MOVES2010b to MOVES2014 converter will automatically add the appropriate fuel region ID
to the fuel supply table.
Fuel Usage Importer
MOVES2014 allows users to model ethanol (E-85) in the fleet. The new fuelusage table
specifies the fraction of E-85-capable vehicles using E-85 vs. conventional gasoline. Default
information is available, but this input is required for running MOVES.
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Fuel Wizard
The Fuel Wizard is a tool available in the fuels tab of the county and project data manager
where fuel properties can be modified consistent with refinery modeling. For instance,
changing a given fuel's RVP should affect other properties of that fuel. The Fuel Wizard will
correctly modify all other fuel formulation properties based on the change made to RVP.
VMT Changes
EPA has removed leap years from the model. The monthVMTfraction table now has no
column for ISIeapyear.
Additionally, when populating the HPMSvtypeyear table, users should be aware that EPA has
combined HPMS class 20 and 30 into a new 25 class. The Federal Highway Administration
changed their definitions of 20 and 30 classes from "passenger cars" and "other 2-axel 4-
tire trucks" to "short wheelbase" and "long wheel base." There is mapping of wheel base
length to EPA's regulatory classes, so, EPA has combined 20 and 30 classes into the new 25
class to represent light-duty vehicles under 10,000 Ibs. Users should not import an
HPMSVTypeyear table with the old 20 and 30 classes into MOVES2014.
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