Modeling Tips
Posts category: modeling-tips
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Aug 2015
AERMOD View - Create Plume Animations
The AERMOD air dispersion model is capable of producing many different types of output files. One output file – the Post-Processing File – can produce time series data for each receptor. Lakes Environmental’s brand-new AERMOD View Version 9.0 now includes a special option which uses the Post-Processing File to create hourly time series plume animations.
15
Mar 2015
AERMOD View - Output: When Did a High Value Occur?
Contour plots are one of the most common forms of output from air dispersion models. They are useful in quickly identifying trends and maxima, but they also require a careful eye to ensure proper interpretation.
15
Feb 2015
AERMOD View - Long Term Averages
The AERMOD air dispersion model can calculate three different long-term averages: Month, Period, and Annual. The equation below demonstrates how these averages are calculated for a model run spanning a single year.
