Title: Using atmospheric dispersion modelling as a tool in environmental impact statements: the Israeli experience

Authors: S. Hassid, Y. Mamane

Addresses: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Technion - Israel, Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel. Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Technion - Israel, Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel

Abstract: This paper describes the authors| experience in using the US EPA Gaussian models in making environmental impact statements which focus on four different fields highways, quarries, an airport and tunnels. The main problems encountered are the uncertainties in the emission factors, the lack of accounting of the complex terrain effects and the fact that the Israeli Standards relate to total NO_x concentration rather than NO₂2.

Keywords: airport; Gaussian models; highways; quarries; tunnels.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEP.2000.000569

International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 2000 Vol.14 No.1/2/3/4/5/6, pp.461-468

Published online: 18 Jul 2003 *

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