2.1 - Application of Dispersion Models
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Define dispersion models.
💡 Hint: Think about their purpose in environmental monitoring.
What is the difference between a point source and an area source?
💡 Hint: Consider examples of each.
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What is the primary purpose of dispersion models?
💡 Hint: Remember the context of pollution assessment.
True or False: AERMOD is the same as CALPUFF.
💡 Hint: Consider their definitions.
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A factory emits pollutants from multiple stacks. Describe how you would model their contributions and the challenges involved.
💡 Hint: Consider what factors can complicate the additive nature of emissions.
After releasing a tracer gas, field measurements indicated that the predicted concentration was significantly lower than actual observations. How would you adjust the model?
💡 Hint: Think about what external factors might necessitate model adjustment.
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