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423 Air Pollution Dispersion Models -- Application (1995)

3-day lecture course
2 CEUs

Course Description
Students successfully completing this course will be able to select dispersion models appropriate to particular problems in air quality impact analysis, apply recommended models, and judge the validity of the models' output. Students will become familiar with selected theories of dispersion as employed in current regulatory modeling practice; and become familiar with EPA's preferred technical options. Students will be able to apply a number of models for point, area, and line sources. They will have use of personal computers and modem connections to EPA's Support Center for Regulatory Models (SCRAM) Bulletin Board System (BBS), to complete examples, exercises, and assignments.

Major topics

• Dispersion parameters
• Plume rise
• Meteorological data
• Executing specific models for selected scenarios
• Selecting the appropriate air quality model
• Special meteorological situations and model options
• Modeling complex terrain situations
• Modeling hazardous/toxic pollutants
• Forum on air quality modeling issues
• EPA's &Guideline on Air Quality Models& and SCRAM BBS

Desired Background
Successful completion of APTI courses SI:409 and SI:410, and the ability to use a personal computer for scientific applications.