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Experimental technique of calibration of symmetrical air pollution models

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Based on the inherent property of symmetry of air pollution models, a Symmetrical Air Pollution Model Index (SAPMI) has been developed to calibrate the accuracy of predictions made by such models, where the initial quantity of release at the source is not known. For exact prediction the value of SAPMI should be equal to 1. If the predicted values are overestimating then SAPMI is <1 and if it is underestimating then SAPMI is >1. Specific design for the layout of receptors has been suggested as a requirement for the calibration experiments. SAPMI is applicable for all variations of symmetrical air pollution dispersion models.

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  1. National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

    P. Kumar

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Kumar, P. Experimental technique of calibration of symmetrical air pollution models. J Earth Syst Sci 114, 565–571 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02702032

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