Title: Contrasting methods for validating ADMS using the Indianapolis dataset

Authors: D.J. Carruthers, S. Dyster, C.A. McHugh

Addresses: Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants Ltd., 3 King's, Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ, UK. Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants Ltd., 3 King's, Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ, UK

Abstract: This paper shows results of validation of the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling System (ADMS) against the Indianapolis dataset, comparing arcwise maxima and analysing the results using the BOOT statistical package. There is good agreement between the quality 3 daytime observed and predicted concentrations. At night-time, calculated concentrations depend critically on the value of the surface roughness and minimum Monin-Obukhov length.

Keywords: arcwise maximum; Monin-Bukhov length; skewed Gaussian; validation; atmospheric dispersion.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEP.2000.000532

International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 2000 Vol.14 No.1/2/3/4/5/6, pp.115-121

Published online: 18 Jul 2003 *

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