- Atmospheric Pollution Dispersion Modeling - Publicizes the book "Fundamentals Of Stack Gas Dispersion" ... a comprehensive single-source reference book on dispersion modeling of continuous, buoyant pollution plumes. Includes published peer reviews, complete Table of Contents, and information about
- U.S. EPA's Support Center for Regulatory Air Models - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency uses this site to provide information on the many dispersion models supporting regulatory programs required by U.S. law. All of the EPA's dispersion models and their Users' Manuals can be downloaded cost-free from
- Air Quality Control Company (AQCC) - Founded in 1993 by the Municipality of Tehran, Iran, the primary role of AQCC is providing research, consultation, planning and implementation of services regarding air and noise pollution in Tehran.
- Error Propagation in Air Dispersion Modeling - This online technical article provides a sensitivity study of the Gaussian dispersion modeling of continuous, buoyant pollution plumes which illustrates how seemingly minor changes in some of the key variables can result in a propagated over-prediction fa
- Finnish Meteorological Institute - The activities of the Air Quality Research department at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) include atmospheric dispersion modeling for: urban air quality, regional and long-range transport, and accidents involving hazardous materials.
- NOAA's Air Resources Laboratory (ARL) - Within the U.S.'s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the ARL conducts research on the transport, dispersion, transformation, and removal of atmospheric pollutants ... leading to the development of air quality and dispersion models. Th
- Old Dominion University and the ISC3 Dispersion Models - Describes a graphical user interface (GUI), developed by the Civil Engineering Department of the Old Dominion University, for using the U.S. EPA's ISC3 models in the Microsoft Windows environment. Presents an excellent discussion of the ISC3 models inclu
- Calculating Accidental Release Flow Rates from Pressurized Gas Systems - This online technical article presents and explains two published source-term models for calculating the time-dependent decrease in pressure, temperature and weight of gas in a pressurized gas system or vessel during an accidental release. The same websit
- Literature References on Mesoscale Meteorology - A comprehensive list of literature references on mesoscale meteorology compiled by Dr. Ming Xue, many of which relate to various aspects of air dispersion modeling.
- The GAIA Air Dispersion Model Database - A database of 27 different air dispersion models. Each model entry includes: a description, where to obtain the software, the original authors, and literature references pertaining to the model. Sponsored by a consortium of 10 countries in Europe, Africa,
- Multiplan R&F - Based in the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and with an office in Rueil-Malmaison,France, this firm's services include health, safety and environmental (HSE)training courses either online or onsite. Courses are available in air dispersion modeling, HAZO
- Dispersion Modeling Research at Madrid's Polytechnical University - Describes the dispersion modeling research programs of the Environmental Software and Modeling Group in the Computer Science School at the Polytechnical University in Madrid, Spain. Of interest is the IMW program which is a Visual Basic model based on th
- UCR Air Quality Modeling Group - The mechanical engineering department of the University of California at Riverside (UCR) has an air quality modeling group performing research in the development and application of small-scale dispersion models, as well as the development of simplified an
- The Laboratory for Atmospheric Research - Located at the Washington State University (in Pullman, Washington, USA), the Laboratory for Atmospheric Research (LAR) investigates the fundamental nature of pollutant transport and dispersion through a combination of halogenated tracer field programs an
- U.S. EPA's Air Quality Modeling Group - The Group is responsible for leadership on the full range of the EPA's air dispersion models. It also serves as the focal point on modeling techniques for other EPA headquarters staff, Regional Offices, and State and local agencies. The names, email addre
- The CAPARS System - The Computer-Assisted Protective Action Recommendation System (CAPARS) is an integrated model for predicting the path and impacts of an atmospheric release of hazardous materials. It is used by a Regional Atmospheric Response Center (RARC) in Denver, Col
- AQM Resource Centre - The Air Quality Management (AQM) Resource Centre is maintained at the University of the West of England in Bristol, England. It provides much useful information, including brief descriptions of many British and USA air dispersion models.
- Source Terms for Accidental Releases - This online technical article provides the source term equations (and explains how to use them) for calculating the flow rates from a number of different types of accidental gaseous releases. The same website has five other online technical articles.
- European Environmental Agency: List of Air Dispersion Models - An extensive list of European air dispersion models contained in an appendix of a report published by the European Environmental Agency headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- SCRAM Public Forum - The U.S. EPA's SCRAM website public discussion forum (moderated) for all aspects of the EPA's various air pollution dispersion models.
- StadtKlima: The International Association For Urban Climate - A list of air quality and air pollution dispersion models with descriptions, details and contacts for obtaining further information. Most of the listed models were developed in Germany, and the StadtKlima Association is headquartered at the University of
- Workbook on Atmospheric Dispersion Estimates - The revised second edition of D. Bruce Turner's book provides an understanding of dispersion modeling as currently practiced. The book and accompanying diskette explain: how to determine the impact of air pollution sources; the effects of wind, turbulen
- Dispersion Modeling Conversions and Formulas - This online technical article provides a number of useful unit conversions and formulas pertaining to air dispersion modeling. The same website includes five more online technical articles.
- Logic Diagram For Using Briggs' Plume Rise Equations - This online technical article chronicles the evolution of Briggs' plume rise equations and provides a logic diagram for using the Briggs equations to calculate the plume rise of bent-over buoyant plumes. The same website has four more online technical art
- European Environmental Agency: Urban Air Dispersion Models - A discussion of the algorithms used in urban air dispersion models such as: area source and elevated point source models; street canyon and highway sub-models; plume rise; converting one averaging time to another ... all contained in an annex of a report
- National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center - Located at the University of California's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the National Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability (NARAC) is a national emergency response service for real-time assessment of incidents involving accidental rele
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Air Quality Team - The team is part of the Technology & Safety Assessment (TSA-4) Division of the LANL. The air quality team works with meteorological, air chemistry, plume dispersion, computational fluid dynamics, and emissions models. The site includes model descriptions
- Dispersion Modeling Guidance - Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) guidance document published by the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Annex 3 contains guidance on dispersion modeling.
- Atmospheric Dispersion of Chemicals (E-mail Discussion List) - Atmospheric Dispersion of Chemicals is an e-mail discussion list where people working in the field of atmospheric dispersion modeling can exchange experiences.
- The Complete Gaussian Equation - Presents the detailed, complete equation for Gaussian air dispersion modeling, including: cross-wind dispersion parameter, vertical dispersion parameter due to reflection from the ground, and vertical dispersion parameter due to reflection from an inversi
- Directory of Atmospheric Transport and Diffusion Consequence Assessment Models - An extensive directory (March 1999 issue) of atmospheric dispersion models produced by the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology (OFCM), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- The Nuclear Accident Model (NAME) - Developed by the United Kingdom's Meteorological Office, the NAME model is part of the contingency plans in the event of accidental releases of radioactivity into the atmosphere: to provide early warning for the guidance of emergency services; and to pred
- Regulatory air dispersion models in Australia - Reviews and guide (provided by the University of New South Wales in Australia) to regulatory air dispersion models used in Australia for odour dispersion modelling and impact assessment.
- Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Liaison Committee (ADMLC) - ADMLC's main aim is to review current understanding of atmospheric dispersion for application in authorization or licensing of discharges to the atmosphere from industrial, commercial or other sites. ADMLC is concerned with long-term controlled releases a
- Literature References on Lagrangian Air Dispersion Modeling - A comprehensive list of literature references on Lagrangian air dispersion modeling, compiled by Dr. Marek Uliasz.
- The CAMP Research Program - The George Mason University in Virginia has a research program called CAMP (Comprehensive Atmospheric Modeling Program). The focus of the program, funded by the U.S. Defense Department, is on atmospheric transport and dispersion of releases of nuclear, bi
- Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Resources - A report published in 1995, "Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Resources", can be downloaded from this site. It includes descriptions, contact people, and other details about 94 dispersion models. The report was developed by the: Subcommittee on Consequence
- Certified Consulting Meteorologists - Provides directories by state and by speciality of the Certified Consulting Meteorologist members of the American Meteorological Society, many of whom specialize in air pollution dispersion modeling analyses and studies.
- Dispersion Modeling Feature Articles - This section of the Environmental-Expert.com site has a searchable index of feature articles concerning air pollution, including feature articles on dispersion modeling.
- Omni - Air Pollution Modeling In Practice - Omni is a demonstrator site for disseminating modeled and monitored air pollution data in an accessable form. Details of methodology are included. The data covers the London, England area.
- Pollution Meteorology and Dispersion - Publicizes the book "Air Pollution Meteorology and Dispersion" ... a review of the basic theories, models, experiments, and observations of pollutant dispersal in the atmosphere.
- CSIRO Air Quality Modelling and Dispersion - The modelling and dispersion program is part of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) in Australia. Within the program, the Pollution Dispersion team: conducts laboratory and field studies of convective boundary layer g
- Risoe National Laboratory, Denmark - The Atmospheric Transport & Exchange section of the Risoe laboratory performs research into boundary-layer meteorology and atmospheric turbulence, and into environmental problems related to the transport of airborne pollutants. Typical research tasks are:
- Environmental Software and Modelling Group, Technical University of Madrid - Conducts research in modelling and prediction of air quality.
- Southern Appalachian Mountains Initiative (SAMI) - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Alpine Geophysics, are teamed to support an air quality assessment of the Southern Appalachian Mountains Initiative, an organization formed by Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
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