2011
EMSS 2011 Proceeding
Design And Development of Data Analysis Modules For The Aermod And Calpuff Simulation Models
Authors: Ann Wellens, Gamar García
Abstract
Mathematical models for atmospheric dispersion are being used in a wide variety of industrial applications. Even simplified models have improved their formulation incorporating up-to-date knowledge regarding micrometeorology and dispersion, and can be used to estimate air pollution concentrations around, for example, industrial facilities. Two dispersion models based on Gaussian modeling of the dispersion plume, are of special interest in the simulation of small and medium scale dispersion: AERMOD and CALPUFF are recommended by the US EPA to determine air pollution dispersion. Both models are freely distributed by EPA, although independent developers offer graphical interfaces (for example ISC-AERMOD, View, Breeze, CALPUFF View) to be able to integrate in a friendly way the topographic, land use and meteorological data, and to represent the results graphically. Although these graphical interfaces are quite complete, specific research projects may need some data manipulation not provided by these interfaces. This paper proposes some external modules to AERMOD and CALPUFF that extract and prepare in a specific way the output data for certain research needs, such as comparison of the model data with DOAS measurements, etc.
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