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Practical Demonstration of Multiple-Source Urban Air Quality Simulation Models

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Air Pollution

Part of the book series: NATO · Challenges of Modern Society ((NATS,volume 2))

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A comprehensive survey of models has been presented in chapter 2. A review of the variety of applications of Gaussian plume models was outlined in chapter 3. Information on the capabilities, applicability and limitations of the Gaussian plume model has been given in chapter 4.

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Weber, E. (1982). Practical Demonstration of Multiple-Source Urban Air Quality Simulation Models. In: Weber, E. (eds) Air Pollution. NATO · Challenges of Modern Society, vol 2. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9131-0_5

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