| Main Title |
User's manual for the Plume Visibility Model (PLUVUE) / |
| Author |
Johnson, Clark D. ;
Latimer, Douglas A. ;
Bergstrom, Robert W. ;
Hogo., Henry
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Systems Applications, Inc., San Rafael, CA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. |
| Publisher |
The Office ; National Technical Information Service [distributor], |
| Year Published |
1980 |
| Report Number |
EPA/450-4-80-032; EPA-68-02-0337 |
| Stock Number |
PB81-163297 |
| OCLC Number |
07921327 |
| Subjects |
Air--Pollution ;
Meteorological optics--Mathematical models ;
Visibility--Mathematical models ;
Atmospheric diffusion ;
Air quality ;
Aerosols
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| Additional Subjects |
Air pollution ;
Visibility ;
Mathematical models ;
Manuals ;
Plumes ;
Particles ;
Nitrogen oxides ;
Sulfur oxides ;
Transport properties ;
Plume visibility model
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EKBD |
EPA-450/4-80-032 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
08/27/1999 |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 450-4-80-032 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
| ELBD |
EPA 450-4-80-032 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
01/03/2012 |
| ESAD |
EPA 450-4-80-032 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
02/18/2005 |
| NTIS |
PB81-163297 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
xiii, 417 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
The plume visibility model (PLUVUE) is designed to predict the impacts of a single emissions source on visibility in Federal Class I areas. The objective of the model is to calculate visual range reduction and atmospheric discoloration caused by plumes consisting of primary particulates, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. The model uses the Gaussian equation for transport and dispersion. The spectral radiance is calculated for views with and without the plume to calculate other parameters related to perceptibility and contrast reduction. Plume optics calculations are made for two modes, plume-based and observer-based. Four types of calculations can be performed at each downwind distance: effects for horizontal lines of sight with a clear sky background; effects of the plume on horizontal views with white, grey or black viewing object; views looking down the plume centerline toward the source. |
| Notes |
"November 1980." Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-417). "Contract no. 68-02-0337." "EPA/450-4-80-032." |
