Title: The Netherlands National Model for short-range dispersion of air pollutants

Authors: J. Van Ham

Addresses: TNO Institute of Environmental Sciences, P.O. Box 6011, 2600 JA Delft, The Netherlands

Abstract: The tool for dispersion calculations in The Netherlands originated from a consensus process among experts from licensing authorities, industry and science. This paper describes its characteristics and applications in the light of its history and future.

Keywords: air pollution; consensus; atmospheric dispersion model; frequency distribution; Netherlands National Model; short range dispersion; environmental impact assessment; modelling; environmental pollution.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEP.1995.028393

International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 1995 Vol.5 No.4/5/6, pp.463 - 470

Published online: 17 Sep 2009 *

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