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A Comprehensive Guide to Dispersion Modeling for Air Quality Assessment

This technical guide provides a comprehensive overview of the key issues associated with dispersion modeling, including the regulatory framework, technical challenges, and best practices for mitigation.

Environmental Contamination from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Dispersion, Monitoring, Mitigation and Lessons Learned (Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series)

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Dispersion modeling is a critical tool for assessing the impact of air pollution emissions on human health and the environment. It is used to predict the concentrations of pollutants in the air at specific locations and times.

The regulatory framework for dispersion modeling is complex and varies from country to country. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed a set of guidelines for dispersion modeling that are used by state and local agencies to regulate air pollution emissions.

The technical challenges associated with dispersion modeling include the need to account for a variety of factors that can affect the dispersion of pollutants, such as meteorology, topography, and land use. Dispersion models are also limited by the accuracy of the input data that is used to run the models.

Despite the challenges, dispersion modeling is a valuable tool for assessing the impact of air pollution emissions. By following best practices for mitigation and using accurate input data, dispersion models can provide reliable predictions of pollutant concentrations.

Key Features of the Guide

Overview of the regulatory framework for dispersion modeling
Discussion of the technical challenges associated with dispersion modeling
Best practices for mitigation of air pollution emissions
Case studies of successful dispersion modeling applications
Lessons learned from dispersion modeling projects

Who Should Read This Guide?

This guide is intended for a wide range of professionals who are involved in air quality assessment, including:

Environmental engineers
Air quality regulators
Industrial hygienists
Environmental consultants
Researchers

About the Authors

The authors of this guide are experts in the field of dispersion modeling. They have over 30 years of combined experience in developing and applying dispersion models for a variety of applications.

The authors are committed to providing high-quality information on dispersion modeling to the environmental community. They have authored numerous publications on dispersion modeling and have presented their work at conferences around the world.