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IMPROVE-MammothCave (Mammoth Cave, KY)

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Site Coordinates and Elevation:

  • Latitude: 37.13180° North
  • Longitude: 86.14790° West
  • Elevation: 235.0 Meters

Site Description:
  • Mammoth Cave National Park was established as one of 156 mandatory Federal Class I Areas nationwide under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977. Class I Areas are imparted with the highest level of air quality protections, especially regarding visibility degradation (haze). The Division [KY-DAQ] maintains a cooperative relationship with Mammoth Cave National Park and frequently includes the site’s data in air quality analyses. Additionally, the ozone monitor is designated as the “Maximum Ozone Concentration” monitor for the Bowling Green, KY MSA. However, the Division [KY-DAQ] does not operate the site nor certify the annual data. While the park conducts a variety of air quality studies, only certain data is reported to the EPA’s AQS database. Aeronet sensor is located on a platform that is attached to Speed Railing on the roof platform of the site’s main building. The building is located in a field near Mammoth Cave NP’s southwest boundary. Major cities near the site include Louisville, KY, Bowling Green, KY and Nashville, TN.

Principal
Investigator(s)
Information:
  • Johnathan Jernigan
  • E-mail: johnathan_jernigan@nps.gov
    • Johnathan Jernigan
    Mammoth Cave NP
    NPS Warehouse
    61 Maintenance Road
    Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
    Tel: 270-758-2146
    Email: johnathan_jernigan@nps.gov
Site Manager(s) Information:
  • Johnathan Jernigan
  • Email: johnathan_jernigan@nps.gov
  • Johnathan Jernigan
    Mammoth Cave NP
    NPS Warehouse
    61 Maintenance Road
    Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
    Tel: 270-758-2146
    Email: johnathan_jernigan@nps.gov
Responsible Institution(s):
  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
    AERONET Project
    https://aeronet.gsfc.nasa.gov

    National Park Service
    Mammoth Cave NP
    PO Box 7
    Mammoth Cave, KY 42259

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