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Lakes Environmental Software
Volume 8 - Issue 5 Monthly Newsletter - May 2007
 
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Lakes Environmental Closed on May 21st for Victoria Day

Lakes Environmental will be closed on Monday, May 21, 2007 to observe the Canadian Victoria Day holiday. If you have any pressing needs during that time, please email us at support@weblakes.com and we will contact you May 22nd, 2007 when we re-open.

Lakes Environmental at CANECT 07

A special thank you to visitors to our booth at CANECT - Canadian Environmental Conference and Tradeshow in Toronto, Ontario on April 16th and 17th. The winner of the draw for a free copy of Screen View is John Sliwinski of OSB Services in Mississauga, ON.

Lakes Environmental at the Emissions Inventory Conference

Dr. Jesse Thé, President of Lakes Environmental attended the 16th Annual Emissions Inventory Conference in Raleigh, NC, and co-chaired the Web-Based Tools and Information Systems session on May 15th 2007. The US EPA coordinated this successful conference, which was well attended by the top emissions inventory experts from North America, Europe, and Asia.

Upcoming Conferences

Mr. Gareth Davis, Lakes Environmental’s Modeling Support Manager, will be at the upcoming AWMA - Puget Sound Chapter AERMOD Conference in Seattle, WA from June 5-6th. Gareth will present a general overview of the AERMOD model on June 5th, and give a software demonstration of ISC-AERMOD View on June 6th.

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Upcoming Courses

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.

AERMOD Courses

Jun 07-08, 2007 Sacramento, CA
Sep 27-28, 2007 Chicago, IL
Oct 25-26, 2007 Phoenix, AZ
Nov 29-30, 2007 Tampa, FL
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

Creating Base Maps in Google Earth

Base maps are a valuable resource when conducting air dispersion modeling. Although optional, the use of a base map can drastically reduce errors as well as the time required for model setup.

When base maps are not available, Google Earth is an excellent tool for accessing base maps anywhere in the world.

For ISC-AERMOD View and other Lakes Environmental Software packages, base maps from Google Earth can be imported into the software by following the steps below:

Step 1. Find the desired location in Google Earth, and zoom in or out to show the desired region.

Step 2. Mark two points on the map using the Placemark tool ; they will be used as reference points. These points should be diagonally opposite and far apart.

Step 3. Note the location of the reference points by zooming in on the points, placing the cursor over them and reading the coordinates off the bottom-left of the screen. By default, Google Earth will display the coordinates in lat/long, but this can be changed to UTM under the 3D View Tab by selecting Tools | Options | from the menu.

Step 4. Go to File | Save | Save Image and save the image in JPEG format to the desired location.

Step 5. In ISC-AERMOD View, select Import | Base Maps | JPEG

Step 6. Graphically specify the two reference points and give their coordinates. Click OK.

Google Earth

ISC-AERMOD View

Note that Google Earth uses the WGS84 datum. If your project is in a different datum, you will need to convert the coordinates of your reference points using the Coordinate Converter utility. This utility can be accessed from the Tools menu in ISC-AERMOD View.

Google Earth can be downloaded from https://earth.google.com

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Don’t Forget: Submit Your Modeling Tips Now!

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

Clinton Green Plan Targets Toronto
May 16, 2007 - Sixteen cities around the world will begin cutting carbon emissions by renovating city-owned buildings with green technology under a program spearheaded by former U.S. president Bill Clinton's foundation.
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Flare from Military Jet Sparks N.J. Wildfire
May 16, 2007 - Strong wind gusts pushed flames through 20 square miles of brush north of Atlantic City, New Jersey, in a blaze sparked when a military jet dropped a flare on a bombing range.
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Scientists Predict Asian Dust Plume Might Sway U.S. Climate
May 16, 2007 - Asian desert dust and city pollution is swirling in vast plumes across the Pacific to North America, interacting with storms and possibly spurring climate change, an airborne scientist said Tuesday.
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House Approves Bill to Require Study of Global Warming Security Risks
May 14, 2007 - Legislation passed by the House May 11 would require U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct a 30-year national estimate on the geopolitical effects of global climate change and the impact of those effects on national security.
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NASA Study Says Eastern U.S. To Get Hotter
May 11, 2007 - Future eastern United States summers look much hotter than originally predicted with daily highs about 10 degrees warmer than in recent years by the mid-2080s, a new NASA study says.
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Carbon Market Reaches $30 billion
May 9, 2007 – The worldwide carbon market grew in value to an estimated US$30 billion in 2006, three times greater than the previous year, says a new report from the World Bank.
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Sweet Snacks & Smaller Stacks
May 1, 2007 - A confectionary’s odor dilution system demonstrates that ejecting an exhaust stream at a high velocity can prove an effective odor-management strategy.
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Conferences & Trade Shows

Here are a few conferences and trade shows coming up in the next few months:
May 31, 2007 Air & Waste Management Association, Ontario Section - Annual Conference
more info
Toronto, Ontario
June 5-6, 2007 AWMA - Puget Sound Chapter AERMOD Conference
Seattle, Washington
June 6-7, 2007 Change Strategies and Environmental Communication
more info
Boston, Massachusetts
June 13-15 2007 11th Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable
more info
Winnipeg, Manitoba
June 13-15, 2007 Carbon Finance North America 2007
more info
New York, New York
June 19-20, 2007 EECO 2007 Environment & Energy Conference
more info
Toronto, Ontario
June 26-29 Air & Waste Management Association - 2007 Annual Conference
more info
(see us at Booth #420)
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
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About This Newsletter

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 at: newsletter@weblakes.com
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