Eulerian Modeling of Atmospheric Dispersion Over Portugal: Background Concentrations and Emission Data Preparation

  • C. Borrego
  • M. Coutinho
  • J. Rua
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Abstract

A project for the implementation of an air pollution interregional model to Portugal is being develloped (Coutinho et al., 1989). An integrated study with the application of two dispersion models is being undertaken. In the first stage of the project, a puff-gaussian dispersion model has been applied. The final aim of this project is the adaptation of an Eulerian dispersion model to Portugal.

Keywords

Dispersion Model Photochemical Oxidant Atmospheric Dispersion Peroxyacetyl Nitrate Nonmethane Hydrocarbon 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • C. Borrego
    • 1
  • M. Coutinho
    • 1
  • J. Rua
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of EnvironmentUniversity of AveiroAveiroPortugal

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