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Volume 8 - Issue 6 |
Monthly Newsletter
- June 2007 |
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News & Events
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Lakes Environmental Closed for Canada Day
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Lakes Environmental will be closed on Monday, July 2, 2007 to observe the Canadian holiday.
If you have any pressing needs during that time, please email us at support@weblakes.com and
we will contact you July 3rd, 2007 when we re-open.
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New Software Releases
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CALPUFF View™ Version 2.2 Released
Lakes Environmental is proud to announce the release of CALPUFF View
Version 2.2 on June 15, 2007. This version includes support
for:
- Global Land Cover Characterization version 2.0 (GLCC)
LULC files
- GTOPO30 and SRTM global terrain data formats
- Visualization of MM5 and M3D domains
For an extensive list of the changes and new options
to CALPUFF View, please see the latest release
notes.
CALRoads View™ Version 3.8 Released
Lakes Environmental is proud to announce the release of CALRoads View Version 3.8 on May 24, 2007.
This version includes support for importing link parameters from Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheets. For
an extensive list of the changes and new options to CALRoads View, please see the latest release
notes available on our website.
If you are currently in maintenance for either CALPUFF View or CALRoads View and did not receive an
email regarding the update, please contact us at support@weblakes.com.
If you are a user of either CALPUFF View or CALRoads View
but are no longer in maintenance, contact us at info@weblakes.com for
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ISC-AERMOD View™ Knowledgebase Unveiled
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Lakes Environmental is proud to introduce our new support
knowledgebase, which can be found on https://www.weblakes.com;
you will need your User ID and Password. The knowledgebase
will provide all users in current maintenance with a new
source of constantly expanding
information
about AERMOD and its dependant products that is available
24/7/365. The knowledgebase features a search function
by keyword and a glossary.
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Lakes Environmental Exhibiting at A&WMA 2007 Annual Conference
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Lakes Environmental is pleased to exhibit at the Air & Waste Management
Association 2007 Annual Conference from June 26-29th in
Pittsburgh, PA. We look forward to demonstrating our wide range
of air dispersion modeling, risk assessment and emissions
inventory software at booth 420. If you are interested in
free passes to the tradeshow, please contact us at info@weblakes.com. We
will
be holding a draw for a free copy of ISC-AERMOD View.
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Customized On-Site Training Courses
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From May 27th through June 3rd, Lakes Environmental offered two sessions of a customized AERMOD training course in Tel Aviv, Israel. The first session was offered to Israeli Ministry of the Environment employees, while the second session was offered to local environmental consultants. The course material included completely customized local case studies.
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Thanks for the A&WMA - Puget Sound Chapter Successful Conference
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Lakes Environmental and Mr. Gareth Davis would like to thank the A&WMA - Puget Sound Chapter for hosting the AERMOD Conference in Seattle, WA on June 5-6th. The conference, which included Gareth’s presentation and software demonstration, was a success and found informative by all.
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Upcoming Courses
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We’ve set a number of training
dates for 2007, with additional courses to be announced soon!
Be sure to register for courses 30 days in advance to receive
a 10% discount.
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AERMOD Courses
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Sep 27-28, 2007 |
Chicago, IL |
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Oct 25-26, 2007 |
Phoenix, AZ |
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Nov 29-30, 2007 |
Tampa, FL |
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For more information on the above courses, such as registration
information, location, and course outlines, please visit our
web site: https://www.weblakes.com/courses.html.
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Monthly Modeling Tip
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Worldwide Terrain Elevation Data - SRTM
Shuttle Radar Topography Mission |
A good source of terrain elevation data for the CALPUFF model is the
Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) data.
The SRTM data was collected using a specially modified radar system
that flew onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour during a mission in 2000.
The SRTM terrain data is available in the following resolutions:
• SRTM3
(~90m) - Global Coverage (detailed below)
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SRTM30 (~900m) - Global Coverage (similar to GTOPO30)
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SRTM1 (~30m) - USA Coverage
The above SRTM terrain data can be downloaded from Lakes Environmental
website. The links are connected directly to the NASA site (courtesy
of NASA/NGA/USGS).
https://www.weblakes.com/lakesdem.html
SRTM3 - Version 2 -
Global Coverage (~90m)
The SRTM3 data covers most of the Earth, from 56 °S to 60 °N,
and has a resolution of 3 arc-seconds or approximately 90
meters. The data within the covered region is almost entirely
complete, but may be
missing in areas, such as summits over 7000m.
Details of the SRTM3 Terrain Data Format |
Projection |
Geographic |
Datum |
WGS84/EGM96 |
Elevation Units |
Meters |
Resolution |
3 arc seconds (~90m) |
Region Covered |
56 °S to 60 °N |
File Size |
1x1 degree |
The SRTM3 terrain data is available in 1 x 1 degree tiles. Each SRTM3
file is named according to its location. For example, the
file
N32E034.hgt covers the range of 32°-33° North and
34°-35° East.
Note: CALPUFF
View Version 2.2 supports the SRTM3, SRTM30,
and SRTM1 terrain data formats. Additionally, the next
version of ISC-AERMOD View will include an enhancement
which will automatically process SRTM terrain elevation
data so that it can be processed by AERMAP.
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Remember: We are currently accepting
submissions for the Monthly Modeling Tip which appears in
our newsletters. If
you have a modeling tip that may benefit a variety of people,
please send it to us at support@weblakes.com.
Your name and the name of your organization will appear below
the tip providing you with greater exposure.
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This Month's Articles
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Environment Leaders Meet in Sweden for Informal Talks on Climate Change
June 12, 2007 - STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Environment experts and ministers from around the world on Monday gathered in Sweden to informally discuss the options and possibilities of a new global climate agreement that would replace the Kyoto Protocol in 2012.
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Lawmakers Pledge To Make Capitol Complex Carbon Neutral in Battle Against Climate Change
June 11, 2007 – WASHINGTON -- Congress says it is going to join the war against global warming by cleaning up its own backyard, now cluttered with a coal-burning power plant, a fleet of fuel-inefficient vehicles and old-fashioned lights. .
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Bush Administration Considering Cheaper Ways to Monitor Global Warming
June 08, 2007 - The President George W. Bush administration is considering less expensive options to putting up six new weather satellites equipped to monitor global warming, the White House's science adviser said Thursday.
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Canada's "Greenest Municipal Projects" Honored
June 6, 2007 - CALGARY -Ten municipal infrastructure projects that demonstrate leadership in environmental excellence and innovation in service delivery have been honored with Sustainable Community Awards by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and CH2M HILL Canada Limited. Along with environmental benefits, winning projects demonstrate the economic and social advantages of sustainable community development.
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Acid Dewpoint Measurement: Providing the key to understanding blue plume emissions control
June 1, 2007 - Over the last decade,
awareness of the need to control damaging emissions
has been reflected in the appearance of new legislation
and control measures imposed upon industry. These emissions
limits were designed to clamp down on pollutants such
as SO2 and NOX, but when plants started to install
control technology such as selective catalytic reduction
(SCR) systems and scrubbers to tackle the problem,
another worrying issue became apparent.
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Conferences & Trade Shows
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Here are a few conferences and trade shows coming
up in the next few months: |
June 19-20, 2007 |
EECO 2007 Environment & Energy Conference
more info |
Toronto, ON, Canada |
June 26-29, 2007 |
Air & Waste Management Association - 2007 Annual Conference
more info
(see us at Booth #420) |
Pittsburg, PA, USA |
July 9-10, 2007 |
EU Emissions Trading 2007: Preparing for Phase II
more info |
Brussels, Belgium |
July 6-9, 2007 |
The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (IC-EST 2007)
more info |
Houston, TX, USA |
Sep 24-26, 2007 |
6th International Conference on Air Quality
more info |
Arlington, VA, USA |
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About This Newsletter
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This newsletter contains information gleaned from
various sources on the web, with complete links to the sources cited. Organizations cited
are in no way affiliated with Lakes Environmental Software.
Lakes Environmental Software is a leading environmental IT company that offers a complete
line of air dispersion modeling, risk assessment, emissions inventory, and emergency
release software as well as training and custom software services. With satisfied users
located around the globe, Lakes Environmental Software will continue to revolutionize the
environmental software field.
For more information please visit our web site at: www.weblakes.com. You
may also contact us by phone at (519) 746-5995 or by fax at
(519) 746-0793.
All comments and suggestions are welcome. You can e-mail the editor
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