Dispersion Modeling Research at Madrid's Polytechnical University - Describes the dispersion modeling research programs of the Environmental Software & 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 the U.S. EPA's ISCT3 model that was developed by this group. Go

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. Go

Multiplan R&F - Based in the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates & with an office in Rueil-Malmaison,France, this firm's services include health, safety & environmental (HSE)training courses either on line or onsite. Courses are available in air dispersion modeling, HAZOP's, quantitative risk assessment, & environmental management. Go

European Environmental Agency: Urban Air Dispersion Models - A discussion of the algorithms used in urban air dispersion models such as: area source & elevated point source models; street canyon & highway sub-models; plume rise; converting one averaging time to another ... all contained in an annex of a report published by the European Environmental Agency headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Go

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 & application of small-scale dispersion models, as well as the development of simplified & comprehensive photochemical models. Go

NOAA's Air Resources Laboratory (ARL) - Within the U.S.'s National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the ARL conducts research on the transport, dispersion, transformation, & removal of atmospheric pollutants ... leading to the development of air quality & dispersion models. The ARL also supports other U.S. agencies. Clear? In particular, the ARL's Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion Division (ATTD) & Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division (ASMD) support the U.S. EPA in developing regulatory air dispersion models. Go

Risoe National Laboratory, Denmark - The Atmospheric Transport & Exchange section of the Risoe laboratory performs research into boundary-layer meteorology & atmospheric turbulence, and into environmental problems related to the transport of airborne pollutants. Typical research tasks are: dispersion of smoke puffs & plumes; dispersion of heavier-than-air plumes; & real-time dispersion modeling for emergency managing support. Go

AQM Resource Centre - The Air Quality Management (AQM) Resource Centre is maintained at the University of the West of England in Bristol, England. It gives much useful information, including brief descriptions of many British & USA air dispersion models. Go

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 as well as short-term releases, & at all scales, including on-site & within buildings. Go

Directory of Atmospheric Transport & 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 & Atmospheric Administration. Go

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 & dispersion of releases of nuclear, biological, & chemical agents. A wide range of available air dispersion models will be acquired & evaluated. Go

Pollution Meteorology & Dispersion - Publicizes the book 'Air Pollution Meteorology & Dispersion' ... a review of the basic theories, models, experiments, & observations of pollutant dispersal in the atmosphere. Go

Fundamentals of Stack Gas Dispersion - Includes published peer reviews, complete table of contents, & information about how to obtain copies of the book. Also includes technical articles. Go

Omni - Air Pollution Modeling In Practice - Omni is a demonstrator site for disseminating modeled & monitored air pollution data in an accessable form. Details of methodology are included. The data covers the London, England area. Go

Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling - An open source Wiki devoted to atmospheric dispersion modelling. Offers technical articles. Go

Certified Consulting Meteorologists - Provides directories by state & by speciality of the Certified Consulting Meteorologist members of the American Meteorological Society, many of whom specialize in air pollution dispersion modeling analyses & studies. Go

Southern Appalachian Mountains Initiative (SAMI) - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) & 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, Virginia & West Virginia. The TVA & Alpine Geophysics will work with the atmospheric modeling team of the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Alabama, & the University of Virginia. Go

Indian Institute of Technology - The Centre for Atmospheric Sciences is a research & consultancy group within the Indian Institute of Technology at Delhi, India that offers atmospheric dispersion modeling. Go

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 releases of nuclear, chemical, biological, or natural hazardous material. Go

Literature References on Lagrangian Air Dispersion Modeling - A comprehensive list of literature references on Lagrangian air dispersion modeling, compiled by Dr. Marek Uliasz. Go

Regulatory air dispersion models in Australia - Reviews & guide (provided by the University of New South Wales in Australia) to regulatory air dispersion models used in Australia for odour dispersion modelling & impact assessment. Go

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 & their Users' Manuals can be downloaded cost-free from here. An on line forum is also provided for discussion/questions/answers on all aspects of the EPA's models. Go

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. Go

Environmental Software & Modelling Group, Technical University of Madrid - Conducts research in modelling & prediction of air quality. Go

StadtKlima: The International Association For Urban Climate - A list of air quality & air pollution dispersion models with descriptions, details & contacts for obtaining further information. Most of the listed models were developed in Germany, & the StadtKlima Association is headquartered at the University of Freiburg in Germany. Go

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. Go

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. Go

Old Dominion University & 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 including: input requirements, dispersion options, source options, receptor options, meteorology options, & output options. Go

CSIRO Air Quality Modelling & Dispersion - The modelling & dispersion program is part of the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) in Australia. Within the program, the Pollution Dispersion team: conducts laboratory & field studies of convective boundary layer growth, turbulence, and dispersion; & develops advanced air dispersion models utilizing ideas from Lagrangian theory studies & from the laboratory & field studies. Go

Air Quality Control Company (AQCC) - Founded in 1993 by the Municipality of Tehran, Iran, the primary role of AQCC is providing research, consultation, planning & implementation of services regarding air & noise pollution in Tehran. Go

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, & literature references pertaining to the model. Sponsored by a consortium of ten countries in Europe, Africa, Asia & Latin America. Go

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 & long-range transport, & accidents involving hazardous materials. Go

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, & emissions models. The site includes model descriptions as well as the names, email addresses & functions of all the key personnel. Go

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; & to predict concentrations, depositions & dosages of radionuclides as input to impact assessments. Go

Dispersion Modeling Guidance - Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) guidance document published by the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Annex 3 contains guidance on dispersion modeling. Go