Atmospheric Transport Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
VOC’s transported by
A
- wind + turbulence
- terrain
- contaminant properties
2
Q
Mechanical Turbulence
A
caused by wind due to random fluctuations
3
Q
Convective Turbulence
A
generated by heating of the ground surface during the day
thermals
4
Q
Most important calculation in Atmospheric Transport
A
- Maximum ground level concentrations
- This is what people inhale
- Longitudinal + transverse movement matter
5
Q
Centerline of plume calculation at the ground level
A
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