1.1 - Transport of Pollutants - Gaussian Dispersion Model
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What is the main assumption in mass balance?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to pollutants over time.
Define the Eulerian model.
💡 Hint: Relate this to fixed points versus moving particles.
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What does the Gaussian Dispersion Model primarily predict?
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of the model discussed.
True or False: The Lagrangian model is used for fixed reference frames.
💡 Hint: Think about how each model approaches tracking pollutants.
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Given a constant emission rate of pollutants into the atmosphere, derive the expected concentration profile using the Gaussian dispersion model.
💡 Hint: Incorporate changes in environmental conditions and analyze their effect on the equation.
Discuss how varying wind speeds affect the dispersion model's predictions in urban areas.
💡 Hint: Think about the direct impact of wind on pollutant movement in real-world scenarios.
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