Air quality models solve for the change in pollutant concentrations over time and space, and thereby require certain meteorological inputs that, in part, determine the formation, transport, and destruction of pollutant material. The requisite meteorological inputs vary by air quality model, but usually include information regarding wind speed and direction, vertical mixing, temperature and atmospheric moisture. While inputs for these air quality models are often derived from ambient measurements, it can be advantageous to use meteorological models to provide the necessary data.