Dispersion modeling using personal computers |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, 1173 Glenn L. Martin Hall, College Park, MD 20742, USA;2. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA;3. Department of Geology, University of Maryland, 1212B Chemistry Building, College Park, MD 20742, USA;4. Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, 1120 Geology Building, College Park, MD, USA |
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| Abstract: | The widespread availability of personal computers and PC versions of models for these computers is changing the way dispersion modeling is performed. Research scientists, environmental engineers and meteorologists, whether associated with institutes, industry or regulatory agencies, can use screening models to determine the effect of proposed changes, and when more complicated studies are warranted. As model use becomes more egalitarian, better use of intellectual talent among modelers will occur. Scientists can focus on more difficult problems while industry and agency personnel can focus on more routine issues. Moreover, the presently available models enable nearly anyone with some scientific training to perform modeling and make reasonable estimates of air quality changes. |
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