Main Title |
Estimating Downwind Concentrations of Viable Airborne Microorganisms in Dynamic Atmospheric Conditions (Journal Version). |
Author |
Lighthart, B. ;
Mohr, A. J. ;
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CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. ;Department of the Army, Washington, DC. |
Publisher |
1987 |
Year Published |
1987 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-87/458; |
Stock Number |
PB89-134639 |
Additional Subjects |
Microorganisms ;
Air pollution control ;
Mathematical models ;
Aerodynamic loads ;
Predictors ;
Meteorological data ;
Plumes ;
Wind(Meteorology) ;
Viruses ;
Computerized simulation ;
Reprints ;
Atmospheric dispersion ;
Path of pollutants
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB89-134639 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6p |
Abstract |
A Gaussian plume model has been modified to include an airborne microbial survival term that is a best-fit function of laboratory experimental data of weather variables. The model has been included in an algorithm using microbial source strength and local hourly mean weather data to drive the model through a summer- and winter-day cycle. For illustrative purposes, a composite airborne virus (developed using actual characteristics from two viruses) was used to show how wind speed could have a major modulating effect on near-source viable concentrations. |