Arciszewska, C. (2001) An evaluation of meteorological data needs for urban pollution modelling. Doctoral thesis. University of Leicester.
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Abstract:
Atmospheric dispersion models are being increasingly used by local authorities in the United Kingdom as part of their urban air quality management programmes. Output from dispersion models now forms a vital part of any environmental impact assessment, road improvement or traffic management scheme or environmental health study. This study is centred primarily on Northampton, a county town in Southern England and is concerned with the limitations of meteorological data available to local authorities.
The first part of the study investigates the variation in certain key meteorological parameters both within Northampton and between synoptic stations up to 70 kilometres away. The second part examines modelling outcomes using different sets of meteorological data and evaluates the performance of an urban dispersion model in relation to monitored air quality data. Special emphasis is placed on the use of cloud cover as a meteorological input variable. A small case study of monitoring and modelling work carried out in the London Borough of Richmond is also presented
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This University of Northampton thesis was validated by the University of Leicester
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Creators:
Arciszewska, C.
Department:
School of Applied Sciences (to 2009)
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Environment
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Date:
2001
Date Type:
Completion
Number of Pages:
238
Language:
English
Status:
Unpublished
Institution:
University of Leicester
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