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TitleCalculations of annual average sulphur dioxide concentrations at ground level in the AOSERP study area
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication1977
AuthorsWalmsley, J. L., & Bagg D. L.
VolumeAOSERP Report 19
Pagination40
Date Published10/1977
PublisherEnvironment Canada, Atmospheric Environmental Service
Place PublishedEdmonton, AB
Publication Languageen
Abstract

The Climatological Dispersion Model and the input data required for calculation of annual averaged values of sulphur dioxide concentrations at ground level are described. The most important meteorological input to the model is the long-term joint frequency distribution of winds in the vicinity of the sources of atmospheric pollution. These data are computed with the help of statistics of wind correlation between Fort McMurray and Mildred Lake, Alberta. Numerical experiments are performed with and without parameterized pollutant removal processes. The effect of incorporating terrain in the model is examined. Experiments comparing concentrations due to existing sources with those due to existing and future sources are performed. Results are also compared with observational data from pollution monitors and snowpack sampling. Estimates are made of sulphur loading due to dry deposition.

Notes

Project ME 4.1

URLhttps://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/kk91fm40r/ME%204.1%20Oct%201977.pdf
Topics

Biology, Oil & Other Non-renewable Fuels

Locational Keywords

Fort McMurray, Mildred Lake, Alberta oil sands

Group

Science

Citation Key30763

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