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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   [Definition]
MODELS >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY MODELS   [Definition]
Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS   [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >AIR QUALITY >EMISSIONS   [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >AIR QUALITY   [Definition]
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS >INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS   [Definition]
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE >BUILDINGS   [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TERRAIN ELEVATION   [Definition]
ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ELEVATION
ENVIRONMENT
STRUCTURE
Keywords
Air Quality Models
EPA
User Guide
Modeling
Meteorological Data
Plumes
Service Provider
National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce

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

NTIS CUSTOMER SERVICES - ORDERS
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 1-703-487-4650
Phone: 1-800-553-6847
Fax: 1-703-321-8547
Email: orders at ntis.fedworld.gov
Contact Address:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
Technology Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
City: Springfield
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 22161
Country: USA

NTIS CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (703) 605-6585
Email: helpdesk at ntis.gov
Contact Address:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
City: Springfield
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 22161
Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
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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