2.3 - Modeling Considerations and Assumptions
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Practice Questions
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What is a point source?
💡 Hint: Think of a single identifiable location.
What does the assumption of additive contributions in modeling mean?
💡 Hint: Consider how you might total two numbers.
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What is considered a point source?
💡 Hint: Focus on single locations.
True or False: The contribution from multiple sources is assumed to be purely additive in dispersion modeling.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might total things up.
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If you are modeling the air quality around a new highway with multiple traffic sources, how would you incorporate the effects of local circulations on dispersion?
💡 Hint: Think about the many factors that can change air flow.
Using real-time meteorological data, design a basic framework for a dispersion model that complies with regulatory standards.
💡 Hint: Understanding what data points are crucial is key.
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