An in-depth review of the literature related to deposition of gases and particulates by dry deposition and precipitation scavenging is reported. Recommendations are made on the hypotheses, algorithms or models considered to be most suitable for incorporation into a pollutant transport and diffusion model to be selected later. A review of field monitoring programs is also reported. A program is designed to provide data for calibrating the models recommended appropriate to the study area of the Alberta Oil Sands Environmental Research Program.