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CALPUFF View

KEY FEATURES

CALPUFF View is impeccably designed to streamline all aspects of model setup, execution, and analysis. Air dispersion modeling has never been easier.

PARALLEL CALMET

Increase your processing capability! CALPUFF View can utilize multiple cores when running the CALMET model to generate model data faster than ever before.

LAKES TILE MAPS

Fully integrated GIS-based interface combining easy-to-use graphical tools for drawing sources, buildings, and receptors; seamless model run execution; and automated contouring and posting of results.

PLUME ANIMATION

This exciting feature allows you to play and record plume animations along with your wind field.

EXPORT TO GOOGLE EARTH

This exciting feature allows you to export your buildings, sources, receptors, and contours into Google Earth giving you a more realistic image of where your pollutants will impact surrounding areas.

PUFF TRACKING ANIMATIONS IN GOOGLE EARTH

Using the export to Google Earth feature, you can quickly and easily see where your puff will impact. The play feature shows how your puff disperses over time.

AUTO-DOWNLOAD OF TERRAIN/LAND USE DATA

CALPUFF View allows the user to automatically download high-resolution global terrain data files (DEM, CDED, NED, SRTM, GTOPO) and land use data files (USGS CTG, NLCD92, EOSD, CORINE, GLCC). Easily and quickly process data for anywhere in the world.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

There is more to CALPUFF View than great looks. Each copy contains everything you'll need to complete your project without paying for costly add-ons.

Complete Met Pre-Processors

CALPUFF View seamlessly runs SMERGE, METSCAN, READ62, PXTRACT, and PMERGE for all of your met processing. Surface, Upper Air, and Precipitation files can be downloaded automatically from WebMET.

Powerful 3D Visualization

Complete 3D visualization of your entire modeling area. Sources, buildings, wind field, and concentration/deposition contour results are displayed in context with the surrounding terrain.

CALPUFF View Easy-to-Use Wizards

CALPUFF View provides an easy-to-use graphical interface. Each section can be completed by following the steps outlined in various wizards so that you don’t miss specifying required information.

Integrated GUI

Fully integrated GIS-based interface combining easy to use graphical tools for drawing model objects; seamless model run execution; and automated contouring and posting of results.

Sloped Roof Tool


This utility allows users to automatically create multiple building tiers based on the defined top and bottom tier to create the appearance of a sloped roof.

Professional Printing Templates

Take advantage of the ready-to-use printout template. You can include your company logo, project number, and other project specific information.