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SHORTZ - Gaussian Plume Model
Entry ID: SHORTZ-Model

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Summary

Abstract: [Summary adapted from EPA.]

SHORTZ a steady-state bivariate Gaussian plume formulation for both urban and
rural areas in flat or complex terrain to calculate ground-level ambient air
concentrations. It can calculate 1-hr, 2-hr 3-hr, etc. average concentrations
due to emissions from stacks, buildings, and area sources for up to 300
arbitrarily placed sources.

Related URL

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE

Description: Support Center for Regulatory Air Models Home Page.

Service Citation

Originators: EPA
Title: SHORTZ - Gaussian Plume Model
Provider: NTIS, DOC
URL: http://www.epa.gov/scram001/userg/ntisinfo.txt

Service Keywords

MODELS >REGULATORY MODELS

MODELS >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY MODELS

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS

ATMOSPHERE >AIR QUALITY >EMISSIONS

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ELEVATION
ENVIRONMENT
STRUCTURE

Ancillary Keywords

Air Quality Models
EPA

Service Provider

DOC/NTIS > National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce

Service Organization URL: http://www.ntis.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: NTIS Phone: 703-487-4650 Phone: TELEX: 64617 Fax: 703-321-8547 Fax: 703-321-9038 Email: info at ntis.fedworld.gov Contact Address: National Technical Information Service (NTIS) U.S. Department of Commerce 5285 Port Royal Road City: Springfield Province or State: VA Postal Code: 22161 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Size: 56KB
Distribution_Format: zip

Personnel

DENNIS ATKINSON
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 919-541-0518
Fax: 919-541-0044
Email: atkinson.dennis at epa.gov
Contact Address:
US EPA
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS)
Technology Transfer Network
Mail Code D143-02
City: Research Triangle Park
Province or State: NC
Postal Code: 27711
Country: USA

Publications/References

J.R.Bjorklund, J.F.Bowers, USER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SHORTZ AND LONGZ
COMPUTER PROGRAMS, EPA Publication No. EPA-903/9-82-004a, b. U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region III, Philadelphia, PA, 1982.

EPA-450/2-78-027R, GUIDELINE ON AIR QUALITY MODELS U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 1982.

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2003-02-28
SERF Last Revision Date: 2007-05-31

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