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RAM - Gaussian-Plume Multiple Source Air Quality Algorithm
Entry ID: RAM_Model

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Summary

Abstract: RAM (Gaussian-Plume Multiple Source Air Quality Algorithm) a steady-state
Gaussian plume model for estimating concentrations of relatively stable
pollutants, for averaging times from an hour to a day, from point and area
sources in a rural or urban setting. Level terrain is assumed.

Related URL

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE

Description: Support Center for Regulatory Air Models Home Page.

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION

Description: Users Guide of RAM available here in PDF format.

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION

Description: Dispersion modeling uses mathematical formulations to characterize the
atmospheric processes that disperse a pollutant emitted by a source. Based on
emissions and meteorological inputs, a dispersion model can be used to predict
concentrations at selected downwind receptor locations. These air quality
models are used to determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS), and other regulatory requirements such as New Source Review
(NSR) and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations. These
models are addressed in Appendix A of EPA's Guideline on Air Quality Models
(also published as Appendix W of 40 CFR Part 51), which was originally
published in April 1978 to provide consistency and equity in the use of
modeling within the U.S. air quality management system. These guidelines are
periodically revised to ensure that new model developments or expanded
regulatory requirements are incorporated.

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Description: Receptor Models

Receptor models are mathematical or statistical procedures for identifying and
quantifying the sources of air pollutants at a receptor location. Unlike
photochemical and dispersion air quality models, receptor models do not use
pollutant emissions, meteorological data and chemical transformation mechanisms
to estimate the contribution of sources to receptor concentrations. Instead,
receptor models use the chemical and physical characteristics of gases and
particles measured at source and receptor to both identify the presence of and
to quantify source contributions to receptor concentrations. These models are
therefore a natural complement to other air quality models and are used as part
of State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for identifying sources contributing to
air quality problems. The EPA has developed the Chemical Mass Balance (CMB) and
UNMIX models as well as the Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) method for use
in air quality management. CMB fully apportions receptor concentrations to
chemically distinct source-types depending upon the source profile database,
while UNMIX and PMF internally generate source profiles from the ambient data.

Service Citation

Title: RAM - Gaussian-Plume Multiple Source Air Quality Algorithm
Provider: EPA
URL: http://www.epa.gov/scram001/userg/ntisinfo.txt

Service Keywords

MODELS >REGULATORY MODELS

MODELS >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY MODELS

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS >PARTICULATE MATTER

ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ENVIRONMENT

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_Media: Electronic/Download
Distribution_Size: 144KB
Distribution_Format: ZIP
Fees: None

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

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2003-02-11
SERF Last Revision Date: 2007-05-08

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