MPTDS: Multiple Point Gaussian Dispersion Algorithm with optional terrain adjustment

DESCRIPTION

The model is a completion of the air pollution program MPTER that includes dry deposition and sedimentation and thus can be applied to heavy gases and particulate matter. It works in urban or rural areas, with flat terrain (altitute below the emission source) and point sources. It may work both on short (1 hour) or long (1 year) time intervals.

Keywords

description: air quality, gaussian plume, single point source, dry deposition, sedimentation
objectives: simulation
application: urban environment, rural environment, heavy gases, particulate matter, short range, short term, long term

SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY

      
         The model is part of UNAMAP and is available on magnetic tape from:      
           Computer Products      
           National Technical Information Service      
           U. S. Department of Commerce      
           Springfield, Virginia 22161      
           Phone (703) 487-4650      
         

AUTHORS

      
           Environmental Sciences Research laboratory - RTP, NC      
           Office of Research and Development      
           U.S. EPA      
           Research Triangle Park, NC 27711      
         

REFERENCES

• Pierce, T.E., and D.B.Turner, 1980: User's Guide for MPTER: A Multiple Point Gaussian Dispersion Algorithm with optional terrain adjustment. EPA-600/8-80-016, U.S. E.P.A., Research Triangle Park, N.C., 247 pp.
• Rao, K.S. 1981: Analytical Solutions of a gradient-transfer model for plume deposition and sedimentation. U.S.EPA, Research Triangle Park, N.C., 75 pp.
• ATDL Contribution File No.81/14, NOAA-ATDL, P.O.Box E., Oak Ridge,TN.

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