News & Events
Lakes Environmental chosen by US EPA Research Triangle Park for Air Dispersion Modeling Course
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Lakes Environmental was chosen by the US EPA’s Office of Air Quality and Planning Standards (OAQPS) to deliver an Air Dispersion Modeling and Risk Assessment Course for their scientists and engineers in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina from November 29 to 30, 2011. This training was highly successful and had 31 participants. This latest course adds to Lakes Environmental's strong reputation in the area of training all around the world. The 2-day course combined theory with hands-on real-world case studies using Lakes Environmental's advanced graphical user interface, AERMOD View. For information regarding our upcoming Air Dispersion Modeling courses, please contact us at training@webLakes.com or visit our website for further details. |
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AERMOD View Version 7.3 Released!
Lakes Environmental announced the release of AERMOD View Version 7.3 to its base of users on October 27, 2011. Please find below a list of the main features implemented in this latest release:
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For a detailed listing of updates available in AERMOD View Version 7.3, please check out our latest release notes.
If you are currently in maintenance for AERMOD View and did not receive an email regarding this update, please contact us at support@webLakes.com.
If you are a user of AERMOD View but are no longer in maintenance please contact LakesSoftware@webLakes.com for pricing to get up and running on version 7.3.
AERMOD Course in Los Angeles, California – Jan 23-24, 2012
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Lakes Environmental is heading back to Los Angeles to provide a 2-day AERMOD course on January 23-24, 2012. Attending this course is the best way to stay current with recent regulatory and methodology changes such as the new 1-hour SO2, NO2 and 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS. Lakes Environmental uses cutting edge tools that will revolutionize the way you do air dispersion modeling! For further information including details of the course location and registration form, please visit the Upcoming Courses section of our website. |
U.S. EPA Model Clearinghouse Issues Memo on Equivalent Building Dimensions
The U.S. EPA Air Quality Modeling Group’s Model Clearinghouse upheld a decision by EPA Region VII to reject the use of equivalent building dimensions (EBDs) as a replacement for using the Building Profile Input Program (BPIP) PRIME algorithms in AERMOD as part of a permit application for the Alcoa Davenport Works facility.
Alcoa undertook a wind tunnel study to analyze downwash influences associated with buildings with large aspect ratios of width and/or length divided by building height. The study was used to identify dimensions of a structure which replicates downwash influences while utilizing smaller aspect ratios than the actual buildings. These equivalent building dimensions are substituted into the AERMOD input file in place of BPIP-PRIME output.
EPA Region VII and Model Clearinghouse rejected the substitution due to the “inclusion of additional surface roughness elements to account for the surface roughness of the actual facility” during the wind tunnel study. These additional elements raised several technical questions and compromised the results of the study.
Another important outcome of the Model Clearinghouse response was suspension of all past EPA guidance related to determining EBDs through wind tunnel modeling, until further notice.
Click here to read the memo and supporting documentation from the review.
SLAB View Version 5 Released!
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Lakes Environmental is pleased to announce the release of SLAB View Version 5 on October 3, 2011. SLAB View Version 5 now has improved compatibility with Microsoft® Windows 7 and Vista for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. For a detailed listing of updates available in SLAB View Version 5, please check out our latest release notes. If you are currently in maintenance for SLAB View and did not receive an email regarding this update, please contact us at support@webLakes.com. |
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If you are a user of SLAB View but are no longer in maintenance please contact LakesSoftware@webLakes.com for special pricing to upgrade to Version 5!
AERMOD & CALPUFF Courses in Hyderabad
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Lakes Environmental is pleased to be traveling back to India for a week of AERMOD and CALPUFF training in Hyderabad from December 12 to 16, 2011. This course will be hosted by our distributor, LaGa Systems Pvt. Ltd. We encourage you to register soon in order to reserve your spot. If you are interested in registering for the AERMOD and CALPUFF courses, please contact LaGa Systems at info@lagasys.com. |
Further details including course venue and registration form can be found on our website.
Register today! Space is already filling up quickly!
2012 Course Schedule Announced!
Lakes Environmental has recently announced their 2012 Global AERMOD and CALPUFF Training Course Schedule. Course dates and locations for the first half of the year have been posted on our online course calendar. Be sure to register early in order to secure your spot and take advantage of our early registration discounts!
Lakes Environmental provides the most comprehensive and cost effective AERMOD and CALPUFF training programs available. The continued success of our training programs is made possible by using proven teaching methods that not only emphasize the importance of model theory and methodologies, but reinforce these concepts through practical real-world hands-on case studies using today’s most advanced air dispersion modeling software.
On-site courses are also available for any company that wishes to provide customized training for their employees. These courses can be tailored to suit the needs and skill level of your employees. For more information on on-site training or to request a quote for corporate training, please contact us at training@weblakes.com.
AERMOD & CALPUFF Courses in São Paulo - November 7-11, 2011
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Lakes Environmental is delighted to be heading back to Brazil for a week of AERMOD and CALPUFF training in São Paulo from November 7 to 11, 2011. The course will be hosted by our Brazilian distributor, SECA. Presentation of the course will be in Portuguese with all course materials (presentation slides, course notes, etc) provided in English. |
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We encourage you to register soon in order to reserve your spot. If you are interested in registering for the AERMOD and CALPUFF courses, please contact Silvio de Oliveira at SECA at silvoliv@uol.com.br.
Further details including course venue and registration form can be found on our website.
Space is already filling up quickly!
AERMOD Course in San Diego November 17-18, 2011
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Lakes Environmental is travelling to California for two days of AERMOD training in San Diego from November 17 to 18, 2011. We are proud to provide the most comprehensive and cost effective training programs available. The continued success of our training programs is made possible by our proven teaching methods. We not only emphasize the importance of model theory and methodologies, but reinforce these concepts with practical real-world hands-on case studies using today’s most advanced air dispersion modeling software. |
For further information including details of the course location and registration form please visit the Upcoming Courses section of our website.
Register today to reserve your spot!
EPA Delays 10th Conference on Air Quality Models until 2012
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The U.S. EPA rescheduled the 10th Conference on Air Quality Models for March 13 to 15, 2012. Originally scheduled for October 2011, the delay will allow for “more preparation throughout the dispersion modeling community.” The conference will feature sessions devoted to a constructive exchange of ideas for near-term improvements to dispersion models and techniques. A special focus of the conference will be the recent revisions to the U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards, specifically the 1-hour NO2, 1-hour SO2, and 24-hour PM2.5 standards. |
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CALRoads View Version 5 Soon to be Released
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Lakes Environmental is pleased to announce the upcoming release of CALRoads View Version 5. CALRoads View Version 5 includes the following new features:
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Contact us today to purchase or update your copy of CALRoads View!
EPA Revises Policy on Development/Adoption of Interpollutant Trading Provisions for PM2.5
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New guidance from the U.S. EPA resulted in changes to the policy set forth in the 2008 PM2.5 New Source Review Implementations Rule. In specific, ratios provided in the preamble to the 2008 final rule are no longer supported for adoption in state implementation plans containing nonattainment NSR programs for PM2.5. In its place, states must provide technical demonstration that shows the net air quality benefits for any ratio involving PM2.5 precursors. The memo provides detailed background on the issue and general guidance for developing PM2.5 precursor offset ratios. Visit the US EPA website to read the full Memorandum. |
Lakes Environmental Wins WESTAR Bid for Air Dispersion Modeling Course
Lakes Environmental was chosen by the Western States Air Resources Council (WESTAR) to deliver the Air Dispersion Modeling Course for Permit Writers in Salt Lake City, Utah from August 16 to 18, 2011. This training was highly successful and had 18 participants. This course adds to Lakes Environmental's strong reputation in the area of training all around the world.
The 3-day course combined theory with hands-on real-world case studies using Lakes Environmental's advanced graphical user interfaces, AERMOD View and CALPUFF View.
For more information on our Air Dispersion Modeling courses, please contact us at training@webLakes.com or visit the Upcoming Courses section on our website.
AERMOD Course in New York City
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Lakes Environmental will be in New York City to present a 2-day AERMOD course from October 3-4, 2011. Attending this course is the best way to stay current with recent regulatory and methodology changes such as the new 1-hour SO2, NO2 and 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS. Lakes Environmental uses cutting edge tools that will revolutionize the way you do air dispersion modeling! |
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Visit our website for further details and register today! Early registration pricing is available until September 3, 2011.