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This document contains an almost complete list of papers presented during the series of workshops and conferences on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes from 1992 until 1998 - i.e. from the 1st workshop until the 5th conference.

If you are interested in a paper from one of the later conferences, you must go through the Proceedings overview page and select the conference in question.

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The list here is very long, so if you are interested in information concerning a particular workshop/conference, you will be better off by choosing a link on the Proceedings overview page.

• First workshop, Risø 1992
• Second workshop, Manno 1993
• Third workshop, Mol 1994
• Fourth workshop, Oostende 1996
• Fifth conference, Rodos 1998

First workshop (Risø) on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes

The first workshop on "Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes" was held in May 1992 in Roskilde, Denmark.

Its title was "Objectives for Next Generation of Practical Short-Range Atmospheric Dispersion Models".

Some of the papers are only available in the form of abstracts (as indicated in the list).

The proceedings are now out of print, but certain sections of the proceedings are available via the Web (see here for details). Copies of other papers can be obtained on request.

First workshop: Contents of proceedings

1 Summaries

1.1 Overview

1.2 Resolution

1.3 Summary of discussions in Work Group I

1.4 Summary of discussions in Work Group II

1.5 Summary of discussions in Work Group III

2 Papers and abstracts

1. Background and objectives of the workshop
H.R. Olesen, National Environmental Research Institute, Denmark.

2. Standardization in the field of air quality - Activities of ISO and CEN (invited)
K. Grefen, Kommission Reinhaltung der Luft im VDI und DIN, Germany.

3. Summary of the NATO/CCMS round table discussion on the harmonization of atmospheric dispersion models (invited)
J.S. Irwin, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USA.

4. Improving practical atmospheric dispersion models - the scientific basis (invited)
J.C.R. Hunt, B. Hudson and D.J. Thomson, UK Met. Office, UK.

5. Effects of data limitations on hopes for improved short range atmospheric dispersion models (invited)
S.R. Hanna, Sigma Research Corporation, USA (representing EPRI).

6. Harmonization in the pre-processing of meteorological data for dispersion models (invited)
N. Thompson, UK Met. Office, UK.

7. Electronic information exchange in the field of atmospheric dispersion modelling
H.R. Olesen, National Environmental Research Institute, Denmark.

8. Boundary layer parameterizations and long-range transport (invited)
J.S. Irwin, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USA.

9. Atmospheric dispersion models for real time application in the decision support system being developed within the CEC
T. Mikkelsen, Risø National Laboratory, Denmark.

10. Quality criteria for air pollution models, standardisation and model development in the Netherlands (invited)
H. Noordijk, Laboratory of Air Research, RIVM, the Netherlands.

11. Atmospheric dispersion modelling as a tool for regulatory bodies in Israel - trends and experience (abstract)
U. Dayan and Y. Mahrer, Israel.

12. Harmonization of French and German calculation schemes to model short-range atmospheric dispersion following accidental releases from nuclear power plants (abstract)
K. Massmeyer B. Crabol, R. Martens, K. Nester, E. Romeo and H. Schnadt,
Ges. für Reaktorsicherheit m.b.H., Germany.

13. UK-ADMS - a new approach to modelling dispersion in the Earth's atmospheric boundary layer
D.J. Carruthers, R.J. Holroyd, J.C.R. Hunt, W.S. Weng, A.G. Robins,
D.D. Apsley, D.J. Thomson and F.B. Smith, UK.

14. The Danish OML model (abstract)
H.R. Olesen, National Environmental Research Institute, Denmark.

15. The Belgian immission frequency distribution model IFDM (abstract)
G. Cosemans, J. Kretzschmar and G. Maes, VITO, Belgium.

16. Real-time dispersion modelling of accidental gas releases (abstract)
M. Coutinho M. Conceição, C. Borrego and J.M. Martins,
University of Aveiro, Portugal.

17. Analytical solutions of advection-diffusion equation as a tool for a next generation of atmospheric dispersion models (abstract)
T. Tirabassi, Institute FISBAT of C.N.R., Italy.

18. An easy to use semi-empirical model for treating diffusion under weak wind conditions (abstract)
M.C. Cirillo and A. A. Poli, ENEA, C.R.E. Casaccia-Roma, Italy.

19. SLAM, a short term and local scale ammonia transport model
G.M.F. Boermans and W.A.J. van Pul, RIVM, the Netherlands.

20. Large-eddy modelling as a data-base for practical air pollution models (abstract)
F. Nieuwstadt, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.

21. The potential use of Lagrangian stochastic models for short-range dispersion (abstract)
H. van Dop, Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands.

22. Stochastic models for real time forecast and control of pollution episodes
G. Finzi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

23. The role of statistical models (abstract)
P.C. Chatwin, University of Sheffield, England.

24. A regulator's perspective on the use of atmospheric dispersion models
C.R. Williams, H.M. Inspectorate of Pollution, UK.

25. Model evaluation criteria using tracer experimental data (abstract)
G. Brusasca, M.G. Morselli and D. Anfossi, ENEL/CRTN, Italy.

26. Use of dispersion models in real time for environmental monitoring. A case study: The Sostanj experimental campaign (abstract)
G. Brusasca, M.G. Morselli, G. Tinarelli and S. Finardi, ENEL/CRTN, Italy.

27. Summary of a UK meeting to discuss harmonisation of atmospheric dispersion models
J.A. Jones, National Radiological Protection Board, UK.

28. Standards for the development of new dispersion models
A. Robins, National Power Ldt., UK.

29. The Dutch standard on the description of air pollution models
(included in order to supplement the paper by Noordijk)

30. Characteristics of a third generation regulatory models
G. Kallos, C. Pilinis, P. Kassomenos and G. Hatzakis, University of Athens, Greece.

31. Tracer experiment data sets for the verification of local and meso-scale atmospheric dispersion models including topographic effects
E. Sartori and W. Schuler, OECD/NEA Data Bank, France.

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2nd workshop (Manno) on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes

Below is a list of papers presented during the workshop in Manno, August/September 1993.

The list is based on the volume of proceedings:"Proceedings of the Workshop: Intercomparison of Advanced Practical Short-Range Atmospheric Dispersion Models". August 30 - September 3, 1993 (Manno - Switzerland). C. Cuvelier (editor). Joint Research Centre. European Commission. 204 pp. Free of charge. Available from Joint Research Centre, Publication Department, I-21020 Ispra (Va.) (IT) or from the editor Dr. C. Cuvelier, JRC Ispra, I-21020 Ispra (Va), e-mail: kees.cuvelier@jrc.it, fax: +39 332 789648.

2nd workshop: Contents of proceedings

Summary of model evaluation discussions in Manno
H. Olesen (NERI, Denmark)

Review of earlier model evaluation work.
H. Olesen (NERI, Denmark)

Overview of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's model evaluation activities.
R.F. Lee

The Copenhagen tracer experiment - Short description and some model results
S. Gryning, C. Tassone (RISØ, Denmark)

Pilot Study: Evaluation of the ISCST2 model.
R.F. Lee (NOAA, USA)

Pilot study: Evaluation of the OML model
H. Olesen (NERI, Denmark)

The UK Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling System: Comparisons with data from Kincaid, Lillestrøm and Copenhagen.
D J. Carruthers, C.A. McHugh (Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants, UK)
A.G. Robins, (National Power and University of Surrey, UK)
B.M. Davies, D. J. Thomson, M.R.. Montgomery (Met Office, UK)

Development and preliminary evaluation of a dispersion model based on kinematic simulation theory
R. Yamartino, D. Strimaitis, M. Spitzak (SIGMA, USA)
W. Klug (University of Darmstadt, Germany)

Comparisons of predictions from a random walk model with the Copenhagen data set
R..E. Lewis, T.B.. Staples (ZENECA, UK)

Using dioxin and furan deposition fields to validate some aspects of a bi-Gaussian model for a continuous release from a 60 m high stack
G. Maes, G. Cosemans, P. Geuzens, J. Kretzschmar (VITO, Belgium)

Large eddy simulation on the NEC
F.T.M. Nieuwstadt, I. Bouwmans (J.M. Burgers Centre, Netherlands)

Preprocessing of meteorological data and modelling the atmospheric dispersion over complex terrain with a particle model
F. Desiato (ENEA-Disp, Italy)

A complete 3-D Lagrangian particle model to simulate the dispersion of non-reacting airborne pollutants over complex terrain
G. Tinarelli, G. Brusasca, M.G. Morselli (ENEL-CRAM, Italy) D. Anfossi (C.N.R. Instituto di Cosmogeofisica, Italy)
E. Ferrero (Universita' Alessandria, Italy)
J. Moussafir (ARIA, France)

Model evaluation and application of advanced and traditional Gaussian models on the experimental Sostanj (Slovenia) campaign
M. Boznar, P. Mlakar (Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia)
G. Brusasca, M. G. Morselli (ENEL-CRAM, Italy)
C. Cavicchioli, P. Faggian, S. Finardi, M. Minella (C.l.S.E. Tecnologie Innovative, Italy)
R. Sozzi (Servizio Territorio, Italy)

Simulation of a complex terrain release experiment (the Transalp campaign, 1989) through mass consistent (wind field) and Gaussian puff (dispersion) models
M. Minella, S. Finardi (C.l.S.E. Tecnologie Innovative, Italy)
M.G. Morselli, G. Brusasca (ENEL-CRAM, Italy)

Model evaluation criteria on tracer experimental data
G. Brusasca, M.G. Morselli, (ENEL-CRAM, Italy)
D. Anfossi (C.N.R. Instituto di Cosmogeofisica, Italy)

PBLMET: Library for advanced meteorological and air quality data processing
R. Sozzi, D. Fraternali (Servizio Territorio, Italy)

GEM: A microscale Lagrangian trajectory model for the dispersion of primary pollutants in an urban topography
G. Lanzani (Scientific Consultant, Italy)
M. Tamponi (PMIP-USSL Lecco, Italy)

MDGP: A new model for the dispersion of primary pollutants. Application to the release of gases denser than air.
R. Bellasio (Scientific Consultant, Italy)
M. Tamponi (PMIP-USSL Lecco, Italy)

The CALGRID model system
E. Angelino (PMIP-USSL Milano, Italy)
M. Tamponi (PMIP-USSL Lecco, Italy)
K. Wagner (Alpine Geophysics)

The Gaussian model stacks
J.J. Erbrink (KEMA, The Netherlands)

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3rd workshop (Mol) on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes

Below is a list of papers presented during the workshop in Mol in November 1994.
The list is based on the final proceedings which have been published in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution, Volume 5, Nos. 4-6, 1995.

Preliminary session: Model validation with the Manno datasets

Evaluation of HPDM with the Kincaid dataset
S. Hanna and J. Chang (USA)

Large eddy simulation and practical models
I. Bouwmans, J. Meeder and F. Nieuwstadt (The Netherlands)

Model evaluation of the Austrian Gaussian model ON M9440: comparison with the Kincaid dataset
U. Pechinger and E. Petz (Austria)

A puff-particle dispersion model
P. de Haan and M. Rotach (Switzerland)

Lagrangian particle model (LAMBDA): evaluation against tracer data
E Ferrero, D. Anfossi, G. Brusasca and G. Tinarelli (Italy)

Evaluation of the Gaussian puff model based on measurements
I. Sandu (Romania)

ADMS, the atmospheric dispersion modelling system: comparisons with data from Kincaid, Lillestrøm and Copenhagen
D. Carruthers, H. Edmunds, K. Ellis, C. McHugh, B. Davies and D. Thomson (UK)

Session 1:EIA modelling in Europe: country reviews

Overview of the use of atmospheric dispersion models for environmental impact assessment in Flanders
V. Debroey (Belgium)

Regulatory dispersion modelling in Denmark
H. Olesen (Denmark)

Environmental atmospheric impact assessment modelling in France
P. Mestayer and C. Sacré (France)

Atmospheric dispersion models for regulatory purposes in the Federal Republic of Germany. Part I: Regulatory modelling
J. Pankrath (Germany)

Atmospheric dispersion models for regulatory purposes in the Federal Republic of Germany. Part II: the current situation.
M. Schatzmann (Germany)

Dispersion models in Greece
J. Bartzis (Greece)

Regulatory atmospheric short and medium range dispersion models in Italy
M. Cirillo and G. Graziani (Italy)

The Netherlands national model for short-range dispersion of air pollutants
J. van Ham (The Netherlands)

Atmospheric dispersion modelling for regulatory purposes in the UK
R. Timmis (UK)

Application of dispersion models in the environmental assessment process in the UK
R. Barrowcliffe (UK)

Regulatory models for environmental impact assessments in Hungary
D. Szepesi, K. Fekete and L. Gyenes (Hungary)

The main principles of atmospheric diffusion modelling for regulatory purposes in Russia
M. Berlyand (Russia)

Session 2: EIA modelling in Europe: practical applications

Balancing simplicity with accuracy in the use of dispersion modelling in the United States
D. Schulze (USA)

Applications of regulatory diffusion models in Russia
E. Genikhovich (Russia )

Atmospheric impact of a municipal wastes incinerator
J. Baldasano and L. Cremades (Spain)

Environmental impact assessment of industrial development at Gladstone, Australia
W. Physick, P. Hurley and P. Manins (Australia)

Application of dispersion models for evaluating the influence of urban air pollution on human health
E. Valkonen, J. Härkönen, J. Kukkonen, E. Rantakrans and L. Jalkanen (Finland)

Sulphur dioxide dispersion from a main point source in Portugal: comparison between models
C. Borrego, S. Thomaz and A. Miranda (Portugal)

Modelling surface pollutant concentrations in the city of Zürich
M. Werfeli (Switzerland)

Dispersion modelling in Northrhine-Westphalia: regulations, guidelines and pragmatic approaches
M. Wichmann-Fiebig (Germany)

Operational short-range analytical air pollution modelling
T. Tirabassi and U. Rizza (Italy)

An operational dispersion model for predicting pollution from a road
J. Häkönen, E. Valkonen, J. Kukkonen, E. Rantakrans, L. Jalkanen and K. Lahtinen (Finland)

Estimation of the contribution to air-quality degradation in Athens of major elevated sources
G. Kallos, A. Papadopoulos, M. Yarinou and P. Kassomenos (Greece)

A meteorological database for next-generation dispersion models, and a Lagrangian particle model based on kinematic simulation theory
E. Reimer, B. Scherer and W. Klug (Germany)

An overview of the REDIPHEM project
N. Duijm, B. Stork, M. Nielsen and S. Ott (The Netherlands)

Assessment and validation of the SEVEX project
F. Ronday, E. Everberg, T. Bourouag, J. Deliege, J. Dzisiak, C. Delvosalle, J. Levert, F. Benjelloun, G. Schayes and J. Castel-Branco (Belgium)

Real- time tracking of accidental atmospheric releases : LOSTRAC software
J. Flori, P. Mestayer and C. Sacré (France)

The plume model MODIS: integration in the Hydro-Quebec shell
O. Krueger, D. Eppel, S. Levesque and G. Lefebvre (Germany)

Comparison between dispersion parameters deduced from wind fluctuations and Pasquill values: application to a short-range urban pollution case
A. Coppale, P. Paranthoen, L. Rosset, V. Delmas, A. Francois and M. Hamida (France)

Evaluation of airborne heavy metal pollution from European sources
M. Galperin and M. Sofiev (Russia)

Session 3:Model validations and intercomparisons

Datasets and protocol for model validation
H. Olesen (Denmark)

Application of different dispersion models to a site near the Belgian-Dutch border
H. Erbrink and H. Tieben (The Netherlands) and G. Cosemans (Belgium)

Comparisons of models with data: effects of averaging time as indicated by sonic anemometer measurements
R. Lewis, T. Staples and J. Lewis (UK)

Methodology for a comparative evaluation of two air-quality models
R. Lee and J. Irwin (USA)

Comparison of six Gaussian dispersion models used for regulatory purposes in different countries of the EU
G. Maes, G. Cosemans, J. Kretzschmar, L. Janssen and J. Van Tongerloo (Belgium)

Comparisons of dispersion calculations between TA Luft and a method based on more complex model combination (FITNAH/LPDM)
E. Dittman, U. Pflüger, R. Thehos, M. Balrusch and M. Buchen (Germany)

Session 4: Presentation and evaluation of the workshop’s benchmarking

The model validation exercise at Mol: overview of results
H. Olesen (Denmark)

The Third Workshop's environmental impact assessment model intercomparison exercise
G. Cosemans, J. Kretzschmar, L. Janssen and G. Maes (Belgium)

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4th workshop (Oostende) on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes

Below is a list of papers and posters presented during the workshop in Oostende in May 1996.
The list is based on the preprint volume, and not all papers have been included in the final proceedings which have been published in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution (Volume 8, Nos. 3-6, 1997).

Session 1a: Validation and Intercomparison of Operational Models

Gas dispersion modelling harmonisation - an industrial viewpoint
M. Tasker, lCI Engineering Technology, United Kingdom

State of the art of air pollution models, needs and trends
N. Moussiopoulos, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece

The European long range tracer experiment ETEX: A database for comparing model results and for harmonisation
G. Archer, F. Girardi, G. Graziani, S. Mosca and K. Nodop, A. Stingele, Commission of the European Communities, Italy; W. Klug, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany

Validation of the ADMS dispersion model and assessment of its performance relative to R-91 and ISC using archived LIDAR data
D.J. Carruthers, H. Edmunds, Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants (CERC), United Kingdom
M. Bennett, Univ. of Manchester Inst. of Science and Techn. (UMIST) United Kingdom
P. T. Woods, M. J. T.: Milton, R. Robinson, National Physical Laboratory NPL), United Kingdom
B.Y. Underwood, C.J. Franklin, AEA Technology (AEAT/ETSU) United Kingdom
R. Timmis, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution(HMIP), United Kingdom

On the urban aspect of the Copenhagen data set
M. W. Rotach and P. de Haan, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Switzerland

Model evaluation of the Austrian Gaussian plume model ON M 9440: Comparison with the Copenhagen and the Lillestrøm data
E. Petz and U Pechinger, Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics, Austria

Validation of an operational advanced Gaussian model with Copenhagen and Kincaid datasets
U Rizza, C. Mangia, Institute I.S.I.At.A. of C.N.R., Italy T Tirabassi, Institute FISBAT of C.N.R., Italy

Session 1b: Validation and Intercomparison of Operational Models

Intercomparison of different Lagrangian dispersion models and validation with Lillestrom data
R Ries, O. Heil, Lahmeyer International, Germany
M. Wichmann-Fiebig, Northrhine-Westphalia State Environment Agency, Germany

Evaluation of the kinematic simulation particle model using tracer experiments
R. Yamartino and D. Strimaitis, EARTH TECH, Inc., USA
A. Graff, im Umweltbundesamt, Germany

Simulation of atmospheric dispersion in convective boundary layer: Comparison between different Lagrangian particle models
E. Ferrero, Universita Alessandria, Italy
D. Anfossi, Instituto di Cosmo-geofisica, CNR, Italy
G. Brusasca, G. Tinarelli, ENEL/CRAM, Italy
S. Alessandrini, Universita Milano, Italy
S. Trini Castelli, Universita Torino, Italy

Session 2: Practical Use of ATD Models for Real Life EIA Problems

Review on requirements for models and model application
F. De Leeuw, RIVM, the Netherlands
E. Berge, DNMI, Norway
K. Gronskei, NILU Norway
M. Tombrou, University of Athens, Greece

IFDM modelling for optimal siting of air quality monitoring stations around five oil refineries.
G. Cosemans and J. G. Kretzschmar, VITO, Belgium; G. Dumont and E Roekens, VMM, Belgium

Application of a long-range transport model for the assessment of air quality on a local scale
E. Klimova and B. Fisher, Greenwich University, United Kingdom

An approach to zoom modelling of acid deposition on the basis of sulphur compounds evaluation for Sankt-Peterburg region
M. V. Galperin, M.A. Sofiev and T. V. Cheshukina, EMEP/MSC-East, Russia

Operational method of evaluating air pollution from power plants in Denmark
L.M. Andersen, Elkraft Power Company, Denmark
J.N. Jensen, SK Power Company, Denmark

Analysis of the impact of the new Athens airport on urban air quality with contemporary air pollution models
N Moussiopoulos, P. Sahm, K Karatzas, S. Papalexiou and A. Karagiannidis, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece

Fugitive dust emission estimates using a dust dispersion model
E. Vrins and F. Schulze, Buro Blauw, the Netherlands

Session 3a: Pre-processing of Meteorological Data (Stream A - Cost 710)

COST 710 - Working Group 1: Status report and preliminary results
U. Pechinger, Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics, Austria
E. Dittmann, Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany
P. Johansson, FOA/National Defence Research Establishment, Sweden
A. Karppinen, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland
L. Musson-Genon, EDF/DER, France
G. Omstedt, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Sweden
P. Tercier, Swiss Met. Institute, Switzerland

Surface energy balance: Analysis of the parametrization of the ground heat flux
Ph. Tercier, R. Stübi and A. Chassot, Swiss Meteorological Institute, Switzerland
P. Mühlemann, University of Bern, Switzerland

Direct and indirect methods for momentum and turbulent heat flux computation in the surface layer
R. Sozzi and M. Favaron, Servizi Territorio coop. a r.l., Italy

Results of sensitivity analysis of some methods to evaluate scaling parameters.
M.G. Longoni, M. Tamponi, P.M.I.P., IV U.O. Fisica e Tutela dell’Ambiente, Italy
R. Bellasio, R Bianconi, IDEA Snc, Italy
G. Lanzani, Amministrazione Provinciale, Como, Italy
G. Maffeis, Environmental consultant, Italy

On the determination of mixing height: A review
F. Beyrich, Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus, Germany
S.E. Gryning, Riso National Laboratory, Denmark
S. Joffre, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland
A. Rasmussen, Danish Meteorological Institute, Denmark
P. Seibert, University of Vienna, Austria
Ph. Tercier, Swiss Meteorological Institute, Switzerland

Boundary layer depth: Sensitivity study.
R. Stübi, Ph. Tercier and A. Chassot, Swiss Meteorological Institute, Switzerland

Internal boundary layer development over areas with irregular coastline
E. Batchvarova, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Bulgaria
S.-E Gryning, Risø National Laboratory, Denmark

Improvement of the prediction of Gaussian models by using dispersion parameters calculated from the atmospheric turbulence measurements. Application to strong pollution episodes observed near an industrial zone
A. Coppalle, P. Paranthoen, L. Rosset, Ura 230 Coria University of Rouen, France
V. Delmas and M. Hamida, Air Normand, France

Session 3b: Pre-processing of Meteorological Data (Stream A - Cost 710)

Preprocessing of meteorological data: Vertical profiles
J. J. Erbrink, KEMA, the Netherlands
A. Cenedese, Rome University "La Sapienza", Italy
G. Cosemans, VITO, Belgium
A. Lasserre-Bigorry, Meteo France SCEM/OSAS, France
H. Weber, Amt für Wehrgeophysik, Germany
R. Stubi, Swiss Met. Institute, Switzerland

A 2-D meteorological pre-processor for real-time 3-D ATD models.
G. Brusasca, M.G. Morselli, G. Tinarelli, ENEL/CRAM, Italy. S. Finardi, CISE, Italy

A 3-D wind and temperature pre-processor for ATD models
G. Calori, C Mazzola, Politecnico di Milano, Italy. S. Finardi, CISE, Italy. M.G. Morselli, ENEL-CRAM, Italy

Realistic approach to the 2-D flow modelling for complex terrain
H. Erdun, S. Incecik, M. O. Kaya and I. Ozkol, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

Mesoscale of atmospheric processes over the western mediterranean area during summer: Meteorological modelling
R Salvador, M. Millan, E. Mantilla, CEAM, Spain; J.M. Baldasano, ITEMA, Spain

Meteo-geographical data input tools used with ATD "DEMOKRITOS" code
P. Deligiannis, N. Catsaros, M. Varvayanni and J.G. Bartzis, NCSR Demokritos, Greece

Statistical analysis of prognostic mesoscale flow model results in the frame of APSIS
R Kunz, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany N. Moussiopoulos, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece

Session 3c: Pre-processing of Meteorological Data (Stream A - Cost 710)

Towards a meteorological pre-processor for dispersion models in an urban environment
M. W. Rotach, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland

Boundary layer parametrization for Finnish regulatory dispersion models
A. Karppinen, S. M. Joffre and P. Vaajama, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland

Verification of the meteorological pre-processor MEPDIM
T. Bohler and C. Guerreiro, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Norway

Comparison between different pre-processors during high latitude winter conditions
P. E. Johansson, FOA (National Defence Research Establishment), Sweden

Dispersion modelling in complex terrain using wind climatologies
M. Wichmann-Fiebig, Northrhine-Westphalia State Environment Agency Germany
W. Brücher, Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology, Germany

A meteorological data base system for practical dispersion modelling: First results of model test applications
B. Scherer and E. Reimer, Institut für Meteorologie, Germany

Investigating the importance of pre-processing in estimating dispersion climatology
B.M. Davies and D.J. Thomson, U.K. Met. Office (APR), United Kingdom

Session 4a: Modelling in the Urban Canopy (Stream B - Cost 615)

Modelling street canyon pollution: Model requirements and expectations
R. Berkowicz, National Environmental Research Institute, Denmark

Modelling of dispersion for motor vehicle exhaust gas including building effects and its application to the calculation of NOx concentration in Osaka city
H. Kono, Environment and Public Health Bureau of Osaka City, Japan

Traffic congestion in Hong Kong and the use of a graphical screening method to predict peak CO concentration
D. Y.C. Leung, D.M.H. Wong, University of Hong Kong, Japan
B.C.H. Lee, ATAL Engineering Ltd., Hong Kong, Japan

Evaluation of dispersion models for an urban environment: An example from Stockholm, Sweden
K Häggkvist, Indic AB, Sweden

Critical evaluation of urban air quality models: Intercomparison and validation with field measurements
Ranjeet S. Sokhi, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
N. Jenkins, TB Y Science, United Kingdom
B. Fisher, D. Hall, A. Lester, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
W. Legassick, London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom

The effects of different types of model initialization: Application to an air-pollution episode in Athens, Greece
K. Lagouvardos, V. Kotroni and G. Kallos, University of Athens, Greece

Urban ozone modelling by using a prognostic Eulerian air quality system: Madrid case study
R. San Jose, J. Cortés, J. Moreno, J.F. Prieto, Technical University of Madrid, Spain
R.M. Gonzalez, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

Numerical simulations of the wind flow and ozone formation during the Heilbronn ozone experiment
N. Moussiopoulos and P. Sahm, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece
T. Vögele and R Kunz, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany

Session 4b: Modelling in the Urban Canopy (Stream B - Cost 615)

A microscale pollution dispersal model for road traffic related pollution: Simulation and measurements
J. Eichhorn, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Germany
N. Beltz, Johann Wolfgang Goethe - University, Germany
O. Heil, Lahmeyer International, Germany

ADMS-Urban: A model of traffic, domestic and industrial pollution
C.A. McHugh, D. J. Carruthers and H.A. Edmunds, Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants Ltd., United Kingdom

Traffic induced pollutant concentrations in urban areas - a comparison of microscale model results with field and wind tunnel data
G. Schädler, W. Bächlin, A. Lohmeyer, Ingenieurburo Dr. A. Lohmeyer, Germany
W. J. Muller and B. Heits, Niedersächsisches Landesamt fur Ökologie, Germany

Modelling urban canopy and terrains for transport-diffusion simulations at sub-mesoscales
G. Mestayer, M. Bottema, J.-P., Costes and J.-F. Sini, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

Dispersion modelling in the vicinity of tunnel exits - simulation and measurements
W. Jaeschke, J. v. Trumbach, N. Beltz, J. W. Goethe-University Frankfurt, Germany
R. Ries and O. Heil, Lahmeyer International, Germany

Modelling of pollutants distribution at city road tunnel outlet
M. Jicha and J. Katolicky, Technical University of Brno, Czech Republic
K. Karki, Innovative Research Inc., USA
S. V. Patankar, University of Minnesota, USA

Numerical modelling of gas dispersion from road tunnels in urban environments: Comparison with field experiment data
D. Delaunay, J.P. Flori and C. Sacre, Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment, France

Session 4c: Modelling in the Urban Canopy (Stream B - Cost 615)

A comparison of wind-tunnel experiments and computational simulations of dispersion in the environs of buildings
I.R. Cowan, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

The ADMS building effects module
A. Robins, EnFlo, University of Surrey, United Kingdom D.J. Carruthers and C.A. McHugh, CERC Cambridge, United Kingdom

Account on buildings in regulatory diffusion models OND-86 (Russia) and MDNB (USA)
E. Genikhovich, Main Geophysical Observatory, Russia

Dispersion of a passive pollutant in the vicinity of an u-shaped building
J. Gotting, Ch. Winkler, G. Ernst, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany
M. Rau, Wacker und Rau, Büro für angewandte Strømnungsmechanik, Germany
N. Moussiopoulos, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece

Wind-tunnel case studies of atmospheric dispersion in the urban environment
P. Rastner-Klein, E. Fedorovich and E. Plate, University of Karlsruhe, Germany

A comprehensive experimental databank for the verification of urban car emission dispersion models
M. Pavageau, S. Rafalidis and M. Schatzmann, Universität Hamburg, Germany

A data set for validation of flow and dispersion models at an urban intersection
M. Wichmann-Fiebig, H. U. Pfeffer, Northrhine-Westphalia State Environment Agency, Germany
M. Rau, Büro für angewandte Strömungsmechanik, Germany

Comparison of model predictions and measurements near a major road in an urban area
J. Härkönen, J. Walden and J. Kukkonen, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland

Session 5: Regulatory Modelling: Country Review

Revision of the Netherlands National Model for short range dispersion of air pollutants
J. van Ham, N.J. Duijm, M.P.J. Pulles, TNO Institute, the Netherlands
J. J Erbrink, KEMA, the Netherlands
J.A. van Jaarsveld, Nat. Inst. of Public Health and Environmental Protection, the Netherlands
E. Schols, Dutch State Mines, the Netherlands
G. Verver, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, the Netherlands

A new national model in the Netherlands
T. Pulles, K. den Boeft and K. van den Bosch, TNO-MEP, the Netherlands

The Flemish atmospheric dispersion model IFDM: Potentials and limitations: Point of view of typical users
P. Cornille, SGS EcoCare Consultants n. v., Belgium

Regulatory dispersion modelling in Finland
J Kukkonen, J. Härkönen, E Valkonen, A. Karppinen and E. Rantakrans, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland

The prospects in applying newly-emerging series of air quality models to environmental impact assessment for fossil-fuel fired power plants in China
Xin Qiu, Simei Lui and Gengfu Zhu, Ministry of Electric Power, China

A "second generation" Gaussian dispersion model: The POLARIS model
C Borrego, S. Lemos, J.M. Martins, University of Aveiro, Portugal
C Guerreiro, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Norway

The investigation of regulatory atmospheric dispersion model used in China and its comparison with some other models
Li Zongkai, Wang Tijian, Wang Qingeng and Jin Longshan, University Nanjing, China

Development of an integrated system for air pollutant dispersion modeling
V.V. Pocajt and R.S. Cvijovic, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Yugoslavia

The Italian debate on the role of regulatory models in the frame of the new European directives on air quality.
M.C. Cirillo, ENEA, Roma, Italy
M. Tamponi, USSL 7, Regional Health Service, Italy
G. Zanini, ENEA, Bologna, Italy

Session 6a: Validation and Intercomparison of Operational Models

Model quality and safety studies
K.E. Petersen, Riso National Laboratory, Denmark

CEC model evaluation group: An account of the activities of the heavy gas dispersion expert group
A. Mercer, Health and Safety Laboratory, United Kingdom

Comparative evaluation of two air quality models: Within-regime evaluation statistic.
J. S. Irwin and R.F. Lee, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USA

Comparative sensitivity study for operational short-range atmospheric dispersion models
C. Mensink and G. Maes, VITO, Belgium

Use of the Model Validation Kit at the Oostende workshop. Overview of results
H.R. Olesen, National Environmental Research Institute (NERI), Denmark

Complex terrain dispersion modelling exercise.
P. Deligiannis, J. G. Bartzis and S. Davakis, Greece

Session 6b: Validation and Intercomparison of Operational Models

Pilot study: Extension of the model validation kit.
H.R Olesen, National Environmental Research Institute (NERI), Denmark

Evaluation of HPDM with Indianapolis urban data set
S.R Hanna and J. C. Chang, Earth Tech, USA

PC Demonstrations

Statistical procedure for the intercomparison of atmospheric dispersion models and model calibration by measurements
M.A. Sofiev, A.M. Maslyaev and A. V. Gusev, Meteorological Synthesizing Centre, Russia

Microscale flow and dispersion model MISCAM
J. Eichhorn, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Germany

An operational model for vehicular pollution from a road network
J. Härkönen, K Lathinen, E. Valkonen and J. Kukkonen, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland

ADMS and ADMS-Urban
C.A. McHugh, D. J. Carruthers and H.A. Edmunds, Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants, United Kingdom

IFDM-PC
P. Cornille, SGS EcoCare Consultants n. v., Belgium

Accident simulation of mobile containers and reservoirs
S. Tripathi, Transoft International, France

Near field dispersion of pollutants on a complex urban terrain of heavy gases by Fluidyn-Panache
S. Tripathi, Transoft International, France

Poster Presentations

The performance of the puff-particle model for the Manno data sets
P. de Haan and M. W. Rotach, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland

Dispersion parameters and plume rise calculated by Lagrangian modelling
S. Heinz, Fraunhofer Institut für Atmosphärische Umweltforschung, Germany

Estimation of emission rates of buoyant plumes
S. Hein and K. Schäfer, Fraunhofer Institut für Atmosphärische Umweltforschung, Germany

Application of a Gaussian dispersion model in an air monitoring study in Atasta, Tabasco
A. Wellens, A. Villareal and F. Soler; Division de Estudios de Posgrado de la Facultad de Ingenieria (DEPFIJ, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), Mexico

Determination of the acceptable air pollution emissions from the cement factory located in a deep narrow valley
A. Planinsek, Hydrometeorological Institute of Slovenia, Slovenia

The application of atmospheric dispersion model system under the conditions of rugged topography to environmental impact assessment for coal-fired power plants
Liu Simei, Zhu Genfu and Qiu Xin, Nanjing Environmental Protection Research Science Institute For Electric Power, China

Evaluation of air pollution level in the area of the heavy water plant Drobeta Turnu-Severin (Romania) using the Danish Gaussian air pollution model OML
I. Sandu, N. Romanof, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Romania
R Berkowicz and H. Olesen, NERI; Denmark

COST 710: Harmonization in the pre-processing of meteorological data for dispersion modelling
G. Cosemans and J. G. Kretzschmar, VITO, Belgium
D.J. Thomson, Meteorological Office, United Kingdom
J. Erbrink, KEMA, the Netherlands

The test of a "Remtech Doppler Sodar" type PA1
A. Sohier and M. Loos, Radiation Protection Research Unit, SCK-CEN, Belgium

Application of meteorological pre-processor for next generation dispersion models for Hungary
K E. Fekete, Hungarian Meteorological Service, Hungary

Diurnal and longer period variations in lateral dispersion as inferred from measurements with a sonic anemometer
R.E. Lewis, J. O. Lewis and A.M. Riddle, Brixham Environmental Laboratory, United Kingdom

On the surface layer parametrization in a Eulerian multi-level dispersion model
D. Syrakov, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Bulgaria
D. Yordanov, Geophysical Institute, Bulgaria

Universal expressions for round plume maximum height and zero buoyancy height discharged into linearly and stably stratified calm ambient
T. Yamada and Y. Ikeda, College of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan

Inquiry on meteorological data pre-processing for complex terrain dispersion modelling: A European reference benchmark exercise
D. J. Szepesi, Consultants on Air Resources Management, Hungary
R.E. Fekete, Hungarian Meteorological Service, Hungary

Wavelets transform for the analysis of meteorological time histories
A. Cenedese, M. Mammetti and P. Monti, University "La Sapienza ", Italy

SMOGSTOP: A forecasting model for ozone concentrations in the biosphere in Belgium
G. Lissens, W. Debruyn, VIIO, Belgium
G. Dumont, VMM, Belgium

Review on urban air quality in Finland
H. Saari, T. Salmi, J. Kukkonen and R. Kartastenpää, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland

Field experiment data for gas dispersion from road tunnels in urban environments
J.P. Flori, D. Delaunay and C. Sacre, Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment, France

Mesoscale modelling of atmospheric processes over the west-central mediterranean area during summer: Dispersion modelling
J. F. Hernandez, L. Cremades, J.M. Baldasano and M. Millan, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain

Dispersion model computations on urban air pollution for analyzing the health effects
E. Valkonen, J. Härkönen, J. Kukkonen, E. Rantakrans, L. Jalkanen and S. Haarala, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland

Czech model for regulatory purposes
J. Macoun, J. Bubnik, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Czech Republic

Formulation of a Dutch reference model for Gaussian plume calculations
J. J. Erbrink, KEMA, the Netherlands

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5th International Conference (Rodos) on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes

Below is a list of papers and posters presented during the 5th International Conference on "Harmonisation..." at Rodos; Greece in May 1998.
The list is based on the conference programme.

The proceedings have been published as a special issue of the International Journal of Environment and Pollution (Volume 14, Nos. 1-6, 2000). .

Opening address

Atmospheric research within the 5th framework program
G. Angeletti, European Commission

Session 1: Regulatory Models, Harmonization, Evaluation

Perceptions and future prospects of regulatory models for sustainable European urban air-quality
A.Skouloudis, JRC-Italy

The harmonisation of gas dispersion modelling for industrial applications - a few thoughts for the future

M. Tasker, UK

Creating harmony from dissonance in model development – a business approach
R. Schulze, USA

The air quality model documentation system of the European Environment Agency
N. Moussiopoulos, F. de Leeuw, K. Karatzas A. Bassoukos, Greece

Report on COST action 615 "Database, monitoring and modelling of urban air pollution"
M. Schatzmann, Germany

Session 2: Model Evaluation and Harmonization

Statistical evaluation of atmospheric dispersion models
J. Irwin, USA

SMEDIS: Scientific model evaluation of dense gas dispersion models
N.C. Daish, R. Britter, P.F. Linden, S.F. Jagger, B. Carissimo, UK

Evaluating modelling uncertainty in CFD predictions of building affected dispersion
A. Robins, A. Albergel, J. Bartzis, I. Cowan, R. Hall, UK

Model validation kit - status and outlook
H.R. Olesen, Denmark

The use of an operational model evaluation system for model intercomparison
K. Foster, G. Sugiyama, J.S. Nasstrom, J.M. Leone,
S.T. Chan, B.M. Bowen, USA

A method of evaluating atmospheric models by using tracer measurements
D. Koracin, V. Isakov and J. Frye, USA

Evaluations of Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models from the point of view of inputs required by atmospheric dispersion models
S. Hanna, R. Yang, X. Yin, USA

Evaluation of statistical models in atmospheric dispersion modelling
P. Chatwin, and N. Mole, U.K

"Urban Simulations" of the Lillestrom and Indianapolis data sets
M.W. Rotach, Switzerland

Contrasting methods for validating ADMS using the Indianapolis dataset
D.J. Carruthers, S. Dyster, C.A. McHugh, UK

Session 3: Model Validation and Intercomparisons

The 1998 IFDM evaluation with the Kincaid dataset
G. Cosemans, J. Kretzschmar, Belgium

Extension of the OML dispersion model to urban and near-source applications
P. de Haan, M. Rotach, M. Werfeli, Switzerland

Validation of DIPCOT-II model based on Kincaid experiment
E. Davakis, J.G. Bartzis, S.G. Nychas, Greece

A model evaluation exercise for non-buoyant releases from continuous point sources
A.G. Ulke, Argentina

Neural network model comparison with other models on three datasets
V. Pocajt, R. Cvijovic, Yugoslavia

Tests of the new Czech transport model TRAP using common datasets
J. Macoun, Czech Republic

The "MAESTRO" system 1.0" a new modelling system for impact studies over complex terrain
A. Dutrieux, Belgium

Validation of models AEROFOUR and AEROPOL using model validation kit at Mol
M. Kaasik, Estonia

A model for the puff dispersion into the planetary boundary layer
U. Rizza, C. Mangia, G. Degrazia, T. Tirabassi, Italy

Dispersion modelling intercomparison exercise
E. Davakis, P. Deligiannis, J.A. Souto, Greece

Dispersion from elevated sources above obstacle arrays-modelling requirements
A. Robins, P. Hayden, I. Teasdale, UK

Results of an extensive evaluation of the kinematic simulation particle model using tracer and wind tunnel experiments
R. Yamartino, D. Strimaitis and A. Graff, USA

Testing of an adaptive puff model for regulatory purposes around As Pontes Power Plant
J.A. Souto, M. de Castro, J.J. Casares, M.J. Souto, V. Perez-Munuzuri, J.L. Bermudez, Spain

A model for concentration fluctuation moments
N. Mole, UK

A regional atmospheric dispersion modelling system for complex terrain in China
W. Tijian, W. Xiaoqin, X. Liren, L. Zongkai, China

Numerical simulation of atmospheric diffusion in sea breeze conditions
G. Carizi, S. Cinotti, I. Giovannini, A. Levy, L. Presotto, Italy

A comparison of the performance of ADMS and a wind tunnel at simulating ground level concentrations in building wakes using two real regulatory examples
R. Barrowcliffe, D. Harvey, UK

Methodologies for the atmospheric pollution assessment and the procedures for environmental permits in large combustion plants in Europe
M. Tombrou, D. Founda V. Tsadari, D. Lalas, Greece

Local scale PC-oriented Eulerian pollutant transport model PolTran-1-2
D. Atanassov, Bulgaria

Intercomparison of Lagrangian stochastic models based on two different PDFs
E. Ferrero, D. Anfossi, G. Tinarelli, M. Tamiazzo, Italy

About the plume rise description in the dispersion code SAFE_AIR
E. Canepa, L. Dallorto, C.F. Ratto, Italy

Session 4: Decision Support Systems

MET-RODOS: A real time atmospheric dispersion system
T. Mikkelsen, S. Thykier-Nielsen, P. Astrup, J. Santabarbara, J. Haskov Sorensen, A. Rasmussen, S. Deme, R. Martens, Denmark

Assimilation off-site measurements and atmospheric dispersion model in Russian multi-scale Real-time EcologiCal Analysis Support System (RECASS)
A.Goloubenkov, R. Borodin, E. Golovey, Russia

Evaluating MACCS2 for deterministic applications: compliance with U.S. NRC and DOE regulatory guidance
J. M. East, USA

Further development of the French-German model to calculate atmospheric dispersion following accidental releases for nuclear installations-Meteorological preprocessor based on SODAR-data
H. Thielen, R. Martens, H. Schnadt, K. Maâmeyer, H. Walter, Germany

A Nordic harmonization effort concerning atmospheric dispersion modelling for real-time accident situations
U. Tveten, Norway

Simulation of the second ETEX release in the proximity of the source
R. Bellasio, R. Bianconi, F. Girardi, G. Graziani, W. Klug, S. Mosca, Italy

Statistical performance of few dispersion schemes for tracer experiment data at a nuclear power plant
I. Sandu, V. Cuculeanu, N. Romanof, A. Lupu, Romania

On-line monitoring the Bavarian nuclear power plants applying a Lagrangian model
H. Swidersky, H. Eickenbusch, M. Schorling, Germany

A Lagrangian statistical (Monte-Carlo) atmospheric dispersion model validation on the results of wind tunnel experiments
J. Duran, L. Romer, T. Duranova, M. Stubna, Slovak Republic

A new algorithm describing the thermodynamical behaviour of hydrogen fluoride (HF) for the consequence assessment of its accidental releases
Z. S. Nivolianitou, N. Mandellos, G. Bonanos, Greece

Comparative modelling of a passive release form an L-shaped building using one, two and three-dimensional dispersion models
A.G. Venetsanos, J.G. Bartzis, J. Würtz, D.D. Papailiou, Greece

Session 5: Urban Air Quality Modelling

Evaluation of a Hybrid model for simulating the short term high NOx concentration situations in Chiba Area
Y. Okano, K. Ogata, T. Kizu, S. Okamoto, Japan

Forecasting air quality in the Greater Athens area for the year 2004: An intercomparison of the results of four different dispersion models
N. Moussiopoulos, S. Papagrigoriou, J.G. Bartzis, K. Nester, H. Van de Bergh, G. Theodoridis, Greece

The influence of the lateral boundaries and background concentrations in limited area photochemical model simulations
M. Varinou, G. Kallos, V. Kotroni, C. Lagouvardos, Greece

Use and validation of ADMS-Urban in contrasting urban and industrial locations
D.J. Carruthers, H.A. Edmunds, A.E. Lester, C.A. McHugh, R.J. Singles, UK

Development of a modelling environment in Aurora
N. Quaranta, M. Casati, F. Macalli, A. De Martini, M.G. Longoni, G. Maffeis, and M. Tamponi, Italy

The impact of an airport on regional air quality at Munich/Germany
P. Suppan and J. Graf, Italy

A predictive model of atmospheric pollution with environmental capacity constraint: application in the city of Torino
C. Pronello, Italy

A simple and practical model for reactive plumes
L. Delamare, A. Coppalle, M. Gonzalez, France

EMEP Eulerian model for acid deposition over Europe
J.E. Jonson, D. Olendrzynski, J. Bartnicki, H.A. Jakobsen and E. Berge, Norway

Session 6: Regulatory Modeling: Countries Experience

Regulatory air quality modelling in France since the 1996 air law
P. Mestayer, M. Muller, France

Recent studies to validate and compare atmospheric dispersion models for regulatory purposes in the UK
R. Timmis, S.Wilkinson, D. Carruthers, C. McHugh, UK

Regulatory modelling in Slovenia
M. Boznar, P. Mlakar, T. Planinsek, Slovenia

Application and development of atmospheric diffusion and transport models in China for environmental impact assessment
S. Lui, G. Zhu and Ch. Lin, China

A new Russian regulatory dispersion model for calculation of mean annual concentrations (MEAN) and its meteorological preprocessor
E. Genikhovich, J. Gracheva, L. Khurshudyan, A. Ziv, Russia

Setting up a regulatory frame for atmospheric dispersion modelling in Italy : needs, actors and ongoing activities
M.C. Cirillo and F. Desiato, Italy

Using atmospheric dispersion modeling as a tool in environmental impact statement: The Israeli experience
S. Hassid and Y. Mamane, Israel

Intercomparison of different regulatory and eulerian dispersion models. An application for the electric power plant in Rhodes island
M. Tombrou, E. Bossioli, D. Boucouvala, E. Vlahou, Greece

Session 7: Urban Canopy and Roadside Modelling

Research needs and problems in modelling urban air quality
J. Kukkonen, Finland

Investigation of roadside concentrations in busy streets using the model GRAM-conditions leading to high short-term concentrations
B. Fisher, R. Sokhi, UK

Modelling of air quality around roads
R. Sokhi, B. Fisher, A. Lester, I. McCrae, S. Bualert, N. Sootornstit, UK

Influence of foliage on roadside immissions
M.Wichmann-Fiebig, Germany

Validation of highway dispersion model
G.V. Prasad, I.N. Rao, S.R. Shevkar, India

Modelling of vehicle induced turbulence in air pollution studies for streets
P. Kastner-Klein, R. Berkowicz, A. Rastetter, E.J. Plate, Germany

A comprehensive numerical simulation of traffic pollution in a street during one diurnal cycle
P. G. Mestayer and J.-F. Sini, France

Parameterization of traffic-induced turbulence in the three-dimensional air pollution model MISCAM
R. von Kuhlmann and J. Eichhorn, Germany

A comparative study of two-equation turbulence models for simulating microscale wind flow
J. Ehrhard, R. Kunz, N. Moussiopoulos, Germany

Modelling the air pollution in street canyons flanked with arcades
R. Lorenzini, S. Zambonelli, G. Zanini, M.C. Cirillo, Italy

Dispersion modelling at urban street canyon intersections: a comparison of CFD with wind tunnel modelling
A. Scaperdas, R. Colvile, A. Robins, UK

Scale model study of building effects on dispersion in the urban canopy at intermediate source distances
R.W. Macdonald, D.J. Hall and R.F. Griffiths, UK

Using urban site measurements for model validation: before starting, look at the near-field geometry
S. Rafailidis, Germany

Eulerian-Lagrangian computational model for traffic induced flow field and turbulence inside a vehicle tunnel
M. Jicha, J. Katolicky, Czech Republic

Session 8: Meteorological Preprocessing

Satellite based estimation of atmospheric stability parameters in urban and remote areas
C. Mensink and K. De Ridder, Belgium

Parameterization of the stable boundary layer height
P.-E. Johansson, S. Zilitinkevich, A. Baklanov, Sweden

Intercomparison of methods for parameterizing components of the surface energy balance- a review of working group 1 - COST 710 results
U. Pechinger, E. Dittmann, G. Erbes, P. Johansson, A. Karppinen, L. Musson-Genon, G. Omstedt, P. Tercier, Austria

Evaluation and intercomparison of mixing heights derived from a Richardson number scheme and other mixing height formulae using operational NWP models at the German weather service
B. Fay, Germany

Comparison of atmospheric turbulence at two sites in Athens, Greece
E . Batchvarova, S.E. Gryning, Bulgaria

The refinement of a meteorological preprocessor for the urban environment
A. Karppinen, S. M. Joffre and J. Kukkonen, Finland

Urban turbulence measurements
R. P. Hosker, Jr, C. J. Nappo and T. P. Meyers, R.L. Gunter, USA

Validation of a mass consistent flow model as part of a decision support system
R. Martens and H. Thielen, T. Sperling, K. Maâmeyer, H. Walter, Germany

An analysis of the meteorological and air quality conditions during an extreme ozone episode over the northeastern U.S.A.
K. Lagouvardos, G. Kallos, V. Kotroni and S.T. Rao, Greece

Session 9: Air Quality Management

Application of an urban and regional air quality model (PEARL) to estimate the impact of traffic management policies
L. Luhana and R. Sokhi, UK

Using a calculation model to prevent serious air pollution from traffic
P. Segaar, P. Schildwacht, Netherlands

A decision support system use for air quality management in the city of Izmir
A. Bayram, T. Elbir, Turkey

The OFIS model: An efficient tool for assessing ozone exposure and evaluating air pollution abatement strategies
N. Moussiopoulos and P. Sahm, Greece

Environmental impacts of implementation of demand management tools in the city of Thessaloniki
M. Mustafa, G.Aifadopoulou, Greece

What could be the use of air pollution modelling in the context of the new French law "loi sur ’air"?
A. Albergel and F. Jasmin, France

A modelling system for air quality management
C. Borrego, S. Lemos, A.C. Carvalho, Portugal

Evaluation of urban pollution abatement strategies by a photochemical dispersion model
G. Finzi, C. Silibello, M. Volta, Italy

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