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Complex Terrain Dispersion Model Plus Algorithms for Unstable Situations
Entry ID: CTDMPLUS-Model
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Summary
Abstract: (Summary adapted from EPA.)


CTDMPLUS (Complex Terrain Dispersion Model Plus Algorithms for Unstable
Situations) is a refined point source Gaussian air quality model for use in all
stability conditions for complex terrain. The model contains, in its entirety,
the technology of CTDM for stable and neutral conditions.

http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_prefrec.htm#ctdmplus
Related URL
Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE
Description: Support Center for Regulatory Air Models Home Page.

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Description: Download model.

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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: Complex Terrain Dispersion Model Plus Algorithms for Unstable Situations
Provider: EPA
URL: http://www.epa.gov/scram001/dispersion_prefrec.htm#ctdmplus
Service Keywords
MODELS >REGULATORY MODELS   [Definition]
MODELS >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY MODELS   [Definition]
Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS   [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >AIR QUALITY   [Definition]
ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ENVIRONMENT
Project
ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program   [Information]
Keywords
Air Quality Models
EPA
User Guide
Modeling
Meteorological Data
dispersion
Service Provider
Support Center for Regulatory Air Models, Technology Transfer Network, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Service Provider Personnel
Name: DENNIS ATKINSON
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
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Electronic/Download
Distribution_Size: 842KB
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

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
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2003-02-04
SERF Last Revision Date: 2013-03-21
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