1st Edition
by Alex De Visscher (Author)
A single reference to all aspects of contemporary air dispersion modeling
The
practice of air dispersion modeling has changed dramatically in recent
years, in large part due to new EPA regulations. Current with the EPA's
40 CFR Part 51, this book serves as a complete reference to both the
science and contemporary practice of air dispersion modeling. Throughout
the book, author Alex De Visscher guides readers through complex
calculations, equation by equation, helping them understand precisely
how air dispersion models work, including such popular models as the
EPA's AERMOD and CALPUFF.
Air Dispersion Modeling begins
with a primer that enables readers to quickly grasp basic principles by
developing their own air dispersion model. Next, the book offers
everything readers need to work with air dispersion models and
accurately interpret their results, including:
- Full chapter dedicated to the meteorological basis of air dispersion
- Examples throughout the book illustrating how theory translates into practice
- Extensive discussions of Gaussian, Lagrangian, and Eulerian air dispersion modeling
- Detailed descriptions of the AERMOD and CALPUFF model formulations
This
book also includes access to a website with Microsoft Excel and MATLAB
files that contain examples of air dispersion model calculations.
Readers can work with these examples to perform their own calculations.
With its comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, Air Dispersion Modeling
is recommended for environmental engineers and meteorologists who need
to perform and evaluate environmental impact assessments. The book's
many examples and step-by-step instructions also make it ideal as a
textbook for students in the fields of environmental engineering,
meteorology, chemical engineering, and environmental sciences.
