Agenda

• Introduction to Modeling (short course)
• Top 10 List – Questions you should beasking your dispersion modeler

Introduction to Modeling

• Definition
• Why Model?
• Types of Models
• AERMOD background

Definition

• Dispersion modeling is a technique ofcalculating concentrations of pollutantsresulting from emissions to the atmosphere
  • Easy if a single isolated stack
  • Complicated by:
    • Plume rise
    • Building wakes
    • Multiple stacks

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