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Seventh International Conference 
On
Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling
for Regulatory Purposes
Organised by JRC-EI
May 28-31, 2001, Belgirate, Italy
Session 1 Validation and inter-comparison of models; 
model evaluation methodology
Session 2 Regulatory Models: Country reviews
Session 3 Short Distance Dispersion Modelling
Session 4 Urban scale and street canyon modelling: 
meteorology and air quality
Session 5 Meso-scale modelling and air quality modelling
Session 6 Environmental Impact Assessment: 
Air pollution management and decision support systems


 

Introductory Session
0.01 10 years of Harmonisation activities: The past, the present, and the future
H.R. Olesen, National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark
0.02 DG-Env and Harmonisation
M. Wichmann-FiebigDG-Env, Brussels, Belgium
Session 1: 
Validation and inter-comparison of models; 
model evaluation methodology
1.01 Application of a methodology to validate atmospheric dispersion models
H. Eleveld, RIVM, Laboratory of Radiatiion, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
1.02 User-oriented measures of effectiveness for the evaluation of transport and dispersion models
S. Warner, N. Platt and J.F. HeagyInstitute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA, USA
1.03 DAM: Datasets for Atmospheric Modelling
S. Galmarini1, R. Bianconi2, R. Bellasio2 and G. Graziani1
1 JRC Environment Institute, Ispra, Italy
2 ENVIROWARE srl, Centro Direzionale Colleoni, Agrate Brianza, Italy
1.04 A PDF approach to processing the data of tracer experiments for validation of the dispersion models
E. Genikhovich, E. Filatova, Main Geophysical Observatory, St. Petersburg, Russia
1.05 An approach to developing air quality models for regulatory applications
A. Venkatram, College of Engineering, Univ. of California, Riverside, CA
1.06 A platform for model evaluation
H.R. Olesen, National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark
1.07 An intercomparison of the AERMOD, ADMS and ISC dispersion models for regulatory applications
D.J. Hall1, A.M. Spanton1, F. Dunkerley3, M. Bennett2 and R.F. Griffiths2
1 Envirobods Ltd, Stevenage, Herts, UK
2 Environmental Technology Centre, Dept of Chemical Engineering, UMIST, UK
3 Risø National Laboratory, Roskilde, Denmark
1.08 An intercomparison of the AERMOD, ADMS and ISC dispersion models for regulatory applications: Dispersion over terrain
F. Dunkerley1, A.M. Spanton2, D.J. Hall2, M. Bennett3 and R.F. Griffiths3
1 Risø National Laboratory, Roskilde, Denmark
2 Envirobods Ltd, Stevenage, Herts, UK
3 Environmental Technology Centre, Dept of Chemical Engineering, UMIST, UK
1.09 Comparison of photochemical models UAM-V and AIRQUAL in Lyon area by PSA, Renault and TotalFinaElf
E. Cohen-Solal1, J.P. Boch2, O. Duclaux3, M. Feuilloley2, A. Henriet4, A. Jaecker-Voirol5, D. Le Breton2, K. Pajot4 and C. Puel2
1 Renault S.A., Antipollution et Fluides, Qualité d’air – modélisation, Guyancourt, France
2 TotalFinaElf
3 exp’air/TotalFinaElf
4 PSA Peugeot-Citroën
5 IFP
1.10 Comparison of concentration predictions, done by different modellers for the same street canyon
W. Baechlin1, W.J. Mueller2 and A. Lohmeyer3
1 Lohmeyer Consulting Engineers, Karlsruhe, Germany
2 Niedersaechsisches Landesamt fuer Oekologie (NLOE), Hannover, Germany
3 Lohmeyer Consulting Engineers, Radebeul, Germany
1.11 Photochemical models application in the Po valley (Italy): critical review and intercomparison
M. Deserti1, A. Kerschbaumer1, F. Desiato2, G. Brusasca3, C. Silibello3 and G. Zanini4
1 ARPA - Servizio Meteorologico Regionale
2 ANPA - National Environmental Agency, Italy
3 CESI4 ENEA – Centro Ricerche E. Clementel
1.12 Evaluation of the OSPM model against the data measured during one year in Runeberg street, Helsinki
L. Wallenius1, J. Kukkonen1, A Karppinen1, J. Walden1, R. Kartastenpää1, T. Koskentalo2, P. Aarnio2 and R. Berkowicz3
1 Finnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, Finland
2 Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council, Helsinki, Finland
3 National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark
1.13 Validation of the French-German model for the treatment of atmospheric dispersion in accidental release situations with experimental data
M. Monfort1, O. Isnard1, R. Martens2 and H. Schnadt3
1 Institut de Protection et de Sûreté Nucléaire, Fontenay aux Roses, France
2 Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit, Cologne, Germany
3 Technischer Überwachungs-Verein Rheinland/Berlin-Brandenburg, Cologne, Germany
1.14 Comparison of roadside pollutant concentration modelling using local and regional meteorological data
A.W. Reynolds, B.M. Broderick and D. Keating
Air Quality Research Group, Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
1.15 Comparison of the Jagtvej field data set with corresponding wind tunnel results
M. Schatzmann1, C. Chauvet1, B. Leitl1, T. Glanert1, R. Berkowicz2, M. Ketzel2 and F. Palmgren2
1 Meteorological Institute, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
2 National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark
P.01 Use of wind tunnel measurements for mathematical model comparison and validation
A. Corti1, E. Canepa2 and M. Zanobini1
1 Dept of Energy « Sergio Stecco », University of Firenze,  Italy
2 Dept of Physics, University of Genova,  Italy 
P.02 WinDimula model evaluation with the Model Validation Kit
G. Briganti1, S. Giarola2, G. Grippa2, G. Zanini3 and M.P. Kolarova3
1 ENEA Pisa, Italy
2 MAIND Srl, Milano, Italy
3 ENEA Bologna, Italy
P.03 An evaluation method of the topographical effects on exhaust gas dispersion using a personal computer version of a turbulent dispersion model
Y. Ichikawa, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Tokyo, Japan
P.04 Model evaluation of particle concentrations and depositions due to a steel plant : Intercomparison of ISCST3 and CalpuffR. 
Grimaldelli and S.P. Angius, Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione dell »Ambiente della Lombardia, Brescia, Italy
P.05 Harmonizing domestic and reference software tools for nuclear accident consequence assessment
D. Vamanu, D. Slavnicu, Gh. Mateescu and Al. Berinde‘Horia Hulubei’ 
National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest, Romania
P.06 Validation of dispersion model of RTARC DSS based on « Manno Validation Kit » field experiments
J. Dúran, Slovakia
Session 2: 
Regulatory Models: Country reviews
2.01 Impact assessment with the Belgium dispersion model IFDM and the New Dutch National Model
G. Cosemans, M. Ruts and J. Kretzschmar, VITO, Mol, Belgium
2.02 Comparison of a gaussian (ISC3) and a langrangian particle model (SPRAY) for regulatory applications in flat and complex terrain sites representative of typical italian landscape
G. Brusasca1, G. Carboni2, S. Finardi1, D. Sanavio2, G. Tinarelli1 and A. Toppetti1
1 CESI, Ambiente, Segrate (Mi), Italy
2 ENEL/Prod, Piacenza, Italy
2.03 General lessons from the UK’s air quality review and assessment process
D. Carruthers, C. McHugh, K. Simms, A. Stidworthy and J. Stocker
CERC, Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants, Cambridge, UK
2.04 A nation-wide background air quality forecasting system for the UKA.
J. Manning, A.L. Redington and D.B. Ryall, UK MetOffice, Bracknell, UK
2.05 Use of the FOCON96 calculation code in the analysis of requests for authorisation of releases
A. Thomassin and A. Morin, Institut de Protection et de Sûreté Nucléaire, Fontenay aux Roses, France
2.06 Air pollution prevention using cleaner production and burning optimisation
I. Melinte1, M. Balanescu1, E. Matei1, L. Popescu1, P. Stevenson2 and A. Baylay3
1 ICEM, Environmental Dept of Metallurgical Research, Bucharest, Romania
2 AEA Technology, ETSU, Harwell, UK
3 Field Study Council Environment Treading, Shrewsbury, UK
2.07 Development of atmospheric dispersion model for environmental impact assessment of complicated industrial area
A. Kouchi1, K. Okabayashi1, S. Okamoto2, H. Yoshikado3, S. Yamamoto3, K. Kobayashi4 and M. Koizumi5
1 Nagasaki Research and Development Center, Nagasaki, Japan
2 Tokyo University of Information Science, Wakaba-ku, Chiba, Japan
3 National Inst. for Resources & Environment, Onogawa, Tsukuba, Japan
4 Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry, Taitoh-ku Tokyo, Japan
5 Suuri-keikaku CO Ltd, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, Japan
2.08 Evaluation of the effect of the Ryazan’ electric power plant on the environment and human health
V.P. Reshetin1, T.S. Zenich1, R.V. Arutyunyan2, V.V. Belikov2, V.P. Kiselev2, V.N. Semenov2 and D.N. Tokarchuk2
1 Institute of Radiation Physics and Chemistry Problems, National Academy of Science of Belarus, Sosny-Minsk, Belarus
2 Institute of Nuclear Safety of Academy of Science of Russia
2.09 Evaluation of possible air pollution levels from Elektrenai electric power station with respect of alternative using of black mineral oil or natural gas in its boilers after 2005 year
D. Perkauskas, Institute of Physics, Vilnius, Lithuania
P.01 Real dispersion modelling for real regulators – Case studies from Industry
M. Tasker, ICI Eutech Engineering Solutions, Warrinton, UK
P.02 An application of the EU directive (April, 1999) on relation to modelling accuracy
R.SanJosé, I Salas, J.L. Perez, A. Martìn, J.I. Pena, F. Maqueda and R. Suarez
Environmental Sopftware and Modelling Group, Computer Science School, Technical University of Madrid , Spain
Session 3: 
Short Distance Dispersion Modelling
3.01 An application of a neural net filter to improve the performance of an air pollution model
A. Pelliccioni1 and T. Tirabassi2
1 Ispesl-Dipia, Rome, Italy
2 ISAO-CNR, Bologna, Italy
3.02 A mixed spectral-similarity method for the estimation of diffusion parameters
O. Isnard1, R. Martens2, M. Monfort1 and H. Schnadt3
1 Institut de Protection et de Sûreté Nucléaire, Fontenay aux Roses, France
2 Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit, Cologne, Germany
3 Technischer Überwachungs-Verein Rheinland/Berlin-Brandenburg, Cologne, Germany
3.03 A modelling system for the simulation of industrial accidents
N. Quaranta1, A. De Martini1, R. Bellasio2, R. Bianconi2 and M. Marioni3
1 Ufficio Prevenzione Rischi, Protezione Civile, Regione Lombardia, Milano, Italy
2 ENVIROWARE srl, Centro Direzionale Colleoni, Agrate Brianza, Italy
3 TERRARIA SRL, Milano, Italy
3.04 Maximum ozone level prediction in Athens with the aid of the CART system
K. Karatzas, A. Kaprara and N. Moussiopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,  Greece
3.05 Prediction of concentration fluctuations in short-distance gas dispersion
M. Nielsen, H.E. Jørgensen and S. OttRisø National Laboratory, Roskilde, Denmark
3.06 Worldwide data quality effects on PBL short-range regulatory air dispersion models
J.L. Thé1, R.W. Brode2 and R. Lee3
1 Lakes Environmental Software, Waterloo, Canada
2 PES Inc, RTPO, NC, USA
3 Russell Lee and Associates, Durham, NC, USA
3.07 Simulation of terrain amplification factors for annual concentration statistics using lagrangian particle dispersion model
W. Brücher, North Rhine-Westphalia State Environment Agency, Essen, Germany
3.08 Odour dispersion and fluctuation modelling with a non-stationary lagrangian model
P. Boeker1, O. Wallenfang1, M. Wittkowski1, P Schulze Lammers1 and B. Diekmann2
1 University of Bonn, Institute for Agricultural Engineering, Bonn, Germany
2 University of Bonn, Institute for Physics, Bonn, Germany
3.09 A comparison of CALPUFF air quality simulation results with monitoring data for Krakow Poland
J.S. Irwin1, J. Niedzia_ek2 and J. Burzy_ski3
1 Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division, Air Resources Laboratory, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
2 Malapolska State Inspectorate for Environmental Protection, Krakow, Poland
3 Institute of Meteorological and Water Management, Krakow, Poland
P.01 Air quality monitoring and modelling near a lead works
G. Cosemans1 and E. Roekens2
1 Remote Sensing and Atmospheric processes, Vito, Mol, Belgium
2 Flemish Environmental Agency (VMM), Dept Networks and Research, Aalst, Belgium
P.02 Evaluation of the JH air quality simulation model for tunnel portals
S. Okamoto1, Y. Hada2, Y. Konno3, K. Kobayashi4 and K. Horiuchi5
1 Tokyo University of Information Sciences, Japan
2 Japan Highway Public Corporation, Japan
3 Research Institute of Japan Highway Public Corporation, Japan
4 Japan Environment Management Association of Industry, Japan
5 Chiyoda Engineering Consultants Co Ltd, Japan
P.04 Comparison of ADMS-Roads, CALINE and UK DMRB model predictions for roads
K. Ellis, C. McHugh and S. Dyster, CERC, Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants Ltd., Cambridge, UK
P.05 Evaluation of the UK-ADMS buildings effects module using data on the near-field dispersion of ammonia at an intensive dairy farm
R.A. Hill1, R. Parkinson2, B.F. Pain3, V.R. Philips4 and I. Lowles1
1 Westlakes Scientific Consulting Ltd, Cumbria, UK
2 Dept of Agriculture and Food studies, University of Plymouth, Devon, UK
3 Institute of Grassland and Agricultural Research, Okehampton, Devon, UK
4 Silsoe Research Institute, Bedford, UK
P.06 Modeling PBL turbulence parameters by neutral network to improve meteo stations
P. Agnello, C. Gariazzo and A. Pelliccione, Italian Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (ISPESL), Roma, Italy
Session 4: 
Urban scale and street canyon modelling: meteorology and air quality
4.01 Application of ADMS-Urban to a large area: Model sensitivity to selected input parameters
B. Owen, Atmospheric Research and Information Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
4.02 The UDM. A Model for Estimating Dispersion in Urban Areas
D.J. Hall1, A.M. Spanton1, I.H. Griffiths2, M. Hargrave3 and S. Walker4
1 Envirobods Ltd, Stevenage, Herts, UK
2 DERA Porton Down, Salisbury, UK
3 Riskaware Ltd, Bristol, UK
4 BRE Ltd, Graston, Watford, Herts, UK
4.03 Adaptation of results from CFD-models and wind-tunnels for practical traffic pollution modelling
M. Ketzel1, R. Berkowicz1, T. Flassak2, A. Lohmeyer2, P. Kastner-Klein3, B. Leitl4 and M. Schatzmann4
1 NERI, National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark
2 Lohmeyer Consulting Engineers, Radebeul, Germany
3 Institute for Climate Research, ETH Zürich, Switzerland
4 Meteorological Institute, University of Hamburg, Germany
4.04 The effect of roughness obstacles on flow and dispersion in urban and industrial areas
S.R. Hanna1 and R. Britter2
1 CSI, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
2 Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK
4.05 Determination of the “non exhaust pipe” PM10 emissions of roads for practical traffic air pollution modelling
A. Gamez1. R. Berkowicz2, M. Ketzel2, A. Lohmeyer1 and W. Reichenbächer3
1 Lohmeyer Consulting Engineers, Radebeul, Germany
2 NERI, National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark
3 Senatverwaltung fuer Stadtentwicklung, Berlin, Germany
4.06 Some interesting phenomena on air pollutant dispersion in urban street canyons
J. Xia and Y.C. Leung, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
4.07 Modelling vehicle-generated atmospheric pollutant in a quartier of Lyon using the model SIRANEL. Soulhac, P. Méjean and R.J. Perkins, Laboratoire de Mécanique des fluides et d’Acoustique, Ecole Centrale Lyon, Ecully, France
4.08 Preparation of meteorological input data for urban site studies
B. Fisher1, M. Schatzmann2 and J. Brechler3
1 Environment Agency, NCRAOA, London, UK
2 Meteorological Insyitute, University of Hamburg, Germany
3 Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
4.09 Modelling of propagation of the hazardous impurities emitted by automobiles in traffic jams
V.V. Kondrashov and V.P. Reshetin, Institute of Radiation Physics and Chemistry Problems, National Academy of Science of Belarus, Sosny-Minsk, Belarus
4.10 A screening model for the calculation of pollutant accumulation in street canyons
A. Coppalle1 and B. Abart2
1 UMR, CORIA, INSA, Saint Etienne du Rouvray, France
2 SIRIA Technology, Villeneuve d’Asq, France
4.11 CFD intercomparison on a full-scale street-canyon
P. Louka1,2, M. Ketzel3, E. Guilloteau4, N. Moussiopoulos2 and J.F. Sini1
1 Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Laboratoire Energétique et Environnement, Nantes, France
2 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
3 NERI, National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark
4 Institute of Hydromechanics, University of Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany
4.12 Modelling of concentration fluctuations
S. Andronopoulos1, D. Grigoriadis1, A. Robbins2, A. Venetsanos1, S. Rafalidis1 and J.G. Bartzis1
1 NCSR Demokritos, Environmental Research Laboratory, Greece
2 University of Surrey, Environmental Flow Research Centre, UK
P.01 A refined modelling system for estimating the emissions, dispersion, chemical transformation and dry deposition of traffic-originated pollution from a road
J. Härkönen, J. Nikmo, A. Karppinen and J. Kukkonen, Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Helsinki, Finland
P.02 Effects of congested vs Freeway urban traffic flow on air pollutant concentrations in street canyon
M. Zickus and A. Greig, Dept of Geography, Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge, UK
P.04 Sensitivity of DAUMOD (urban diffusion model) calculated air pollutant concentrations to the internal boundary layer parameterisation, surface roughness length and atmospheric stability
L.E. Venegas and N.A. Mazzeo, Det of Atmospheric Sciences and the Oceans, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
P.05 Ultra low emitting vehicles and air quality in urban areas
N. Moussiopoulos1, T. Nitis1, P.M. Tourlou1, P. Sahm1 and Y. Yamamoto2
1 Laboratory of Heat and Environmental Engineering, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
2 Honda R&D CO Ltd, Tochigi, Japan
P.06 Three-dimensional numerical modelling of dispersion of atmospheric pollutant in a finite array of square buildings
V. Assimakopoulos1,2, P. Sahm1, H. ApSimon1 and N. Moussiopoulos2
1 Air Pollution Group, T.H. Huxley School, Imperial College of Science, Technology  and Medicine, UK
2 Laboratory of Heat and Environmental Engineering, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
Session 5: 
Meso-scale modelling and air quality modelling
5.01 Investigation of a UK sulphur dioxide episode – 2nd September 1998
A.L. Redington, H.N. Webster, G. Marsh and D.B. Ryall, UK MetOffice, Bracknell, UK
5.02 Improving a complex chemistry-transport model by advanced optimization techniques
H. Elbern, Institute for Geophysics and Meteorology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
5.03 An operational model for air quality simulations in the Campania region
G. Barone, P. D’Ambra, G. Giunta, R. Montella, A. Murli and A. Riccio, Dept of Chemistry, University of Naples “Frederico II”, Naples, Italy Center for Research on parallel Computing & Supercomputers, CNR, Naples, ItalyInstitute of Mathematics, Physics and Applications, Naval Institute, Naples, Italy
5.04 Modelling of Atmospheric pollutant dispersion in complex terrain – Part I: Development, validation and comparison of a higher-order closure mesoscale model
M. Mohr1, L. Enger1 and B.J. Abiodun2
1 Dept of Meteorology, University of Uppsala, Sweden
2 Dept of Meteorology, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
5.05 Modelling of Atmospheric pollutant dispersion in complex terrain – Part II: Development, validation and comparison of a higher-order closure dispersion model
B.J. Abiodun2 , L. Enger1 and M. Mohr1
1 Dept of Meteorology, University of Uppsala, Sweden
2 Dept of Meteorology, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
5.06 Ozone episode in Milan metropolitan area – UAM –V/CALGRID nesting approach
G. Carizi1, C. Gariazzo2, F. Polla Mattiot2 and M. Volta31 Aquater, San Lorenzo in Campo, Italy2 EniTecnologie SpA, Monterotondo, Rome, Italy3 DEA, Università di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
5.07 Development of a computer system for control and prevention of air pollution in Valencia Port, Spain
S.N. Crespí1, I. Palomino1, F. Martín1, A. Guerra2, D. Gomis3
1 Dept of Environmental Impact of Energy, CIEMAT, Madrid, Spain
2 Puertos del Estado, Madrid, Spain
3 Soltek, Bacelona, Spain
5.08 Air quality modelling with the EURAD model
M. Memmesheimer1, H.J. Jakobs1, G. Piekorz1, A. Ebel1, M. Kerschgens1, E. Friese1, H. Feldmann1 and H. Geiß2
1 EURAD, University of Cologne, Germany
2 ICG2, Research Centre Jülich, Germany
5.09 Estimation of boundary layer parameters for dispersion calculation using outputs from numerical weather prediction models
G. Omstedt, SMHI, Sweden
5.10 Meso-scale fluxes – towards a meteorological pre-processor
E. Batchvarova1,2 and S.E. Gryning1
1 Wind Energy Department, Risø National Laboratory, Roskilde, Denmark
2 National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
5.11 Simulation of a diffusion experiment in neutral conditions over gentle topography
E. Ferrero1,2, S. Trini Castelli1,2 and D. Anfossi2
1 Dip. Di Scienze e Tecnologie Avanzat, University of Alessandria, Italy
2 Ist. Di Cosmogeofisica CNR, Torino, Italy
5.12 An extraordinary ozone episode in Madrid (April, 2000) during night time: a modelling study
R. San José1, A. Stohl2, K. Karatzas3, T. Bohler4, P. James2 and I. Salas1
1 Environmental Software and Modelling Group, Computer Science School, Technical University of Madrid, Spain
2 Dept of Ecology, Technical University of Munich, Germany
3 Environmental Consultant, Thessaloniki, Greece4 Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Norway
5.13 Application of a langrangian model to investigate patterns of radionuclides dispersion over complex terrain – Part 1: Local circulation and low-level jet.
H.A. Karam, A.P.Oliveira and M.M.R. Pereira,  Group of Micrometeorology, Dept of Atmospheric Sciences, IAG-USP, São Paulo, Brazil
5.14 Application of a langrangian model to investigate patterns of radionuclides dispersion over complex terrain – Part 2: The impact of low-level jet in the concentration field
M.M.R. Pereira, A.P.Oliveira and H.A. Karam, Group of Micrometeorology, Dept of Atmospheric Sciences, IAG-USP, São Paulo, Brazil
5.15 Analysis of the middle range transportation of the aerosol from Cubatão by means of a modelling system for complex terrain
A.A.F. Sansigolo Kerr1,2, D. Anfossi2, J.da Costa Carvalho2,3, S. Finardi4, S. Trini Castelli2
1 Instituto de Fisica, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
2 Istituto di CosmoGeofisica CNR, Torino, Italy
3 Instituto de Fisica, Universidade de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
4 CESI Ambiente, Segrate (Mi), Italy
P.01 Diurnal cycles in the western Mediterranean and associate long-range transport of pollutants during the European RECAPMA project
G. Gangoiti, Millán M. Millán, R. Salvador and E. Mantilla
CEAM Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterráneo, Valencia, Spain
P.02 Model simulations of industrial plumes over the Puglia region
U. Rizza, C. Mangia, M. Miglietta, P. Martano and I. Schipa
Istituto per lo Studio dell’Inquinamento Atmosferico a l’Agrometeorologia, ISIATA/CNR, Lecce, Italy
P.03 The simulation of non explosive volcanic emissions: the case of the SO2 from the Etna crater
M. Favalli1, G. Graziani2, M.T. Pareschi1 and M. Ranci1
1 CSGSDA-CNR, Pisa, Italy
2 JRC-EI, Ispra, Italy
P.04 Use of a diagnostic model with the information derived from mesoscale calculations to reproduce the circulation in complex terrain: an application to the area of Bolzano
A. Levy and G. Carizi, Aquater SpA – S. Lorenzo in Campo (PU), Italy
Session 6: 
Environmental Impact Assessment: Air pollution management and decision support systems
6.01 On the determination of the 99.8 percentile of NO2 concentrations required by the directive 99/30/EC: A case study
D. Oettl, R.A. Almbauer and P.J. Sturm, Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Thermodynamics, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
6.02 The spatial and temporal variation of the exposure of population to ambient air pollution in Helsinki
A. Karppinen1, J. Kukkonen1, M. Pohjola1, A. Kousa2, P. Aarnio2 and T. Koskentalo2
1 Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Air Quality Research, Helsinki, Finland
2 Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council (YTV), Helsinki, Finland
6.03 The effects of land use and transportation investment on travel related greenhouse gas production in two regions of the United States
L.D. Frank and B.Stone, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
6.04 Regulatory air dispersion models for long term risk assessment
J.L.Thé1 and J.A. Secrest2
1 Lakes Environmental Software, Waterloo, Canada
2 The Air Group, Dallas, Texas, USA
6.05 Meteorological nowcasting for an environmental emergency decision support system
M.G. Longoni1, G. Maffeis1, A. De Martini2 and N. Quaranta2
1 TERRARIA SRL, Milano, Italy
2 Ufficio Prevenzione Rischi, Protezione Civile, Regione Lombardia, Milano, Italy
6.07 Dose assessment after an explosive dispersion of radioactive material in urban surroundings. A decision support system for use by radiation protection authorities
H. Walter, Federal Office for Radiation Protection, Oberschleissheim, Germany
6.08 A chemical mass balance approach for impact assessment in urban areas
P. Buttini and F. Polla Mattiot, EniTecnologie SpA, Monterotondo, Roma, Italy
P.01 Air quality modelling in urban regions using an optimal resolution approach (AURORA)
C. Mensink, K. De Ridder, N. Lewyckyj, L. Delobbe, L. Kinnaer and L. Janssen, VITO, Centre for Remote Sensing and Atmospheric processes, Mol, Belgium
P.02 A modelling system for the management of traffic-related air pollution in an urban area
E. Nava and S.P. Angius, Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione dell’Ambiente dealla Lombardia, Brescia, Italy
P.03 Study of the impact of urban air quality on Human health based in a children population – proposal for a model
J. Garcia1, L.M.R. Coelho1, C. Simão2 and M.G. Carvalho3
1 Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
2 Hospital Na.Sa. do Rosário, Serviçio de Pediatria, Barreiro, Portugal
3 Instituto superior Téctico, Dept de Engenharia Mecânica, Lisboa, Portugal
P.04 The management of devaluated autocats and air quality variations in Athens
A.G. Paliasos1, J.K. Kaldellis2 and L.G. Viras3
1 General Dept of Mathematics, TEI Piraeus, Greece
2 Lab of SEA & Envi.Pro, Mechanical Emg.Dept, TEI Pireaus, Greece
3 Min. Of Environment, Directorate of Air and Noise Pollution Control, Greece
P.05 A model approach in risk assessment: A case study in the industrial area of Porto Marghera, Venice
A. Benassi1, F. Liguori1, G. Maffeis2 and L. Susanetti1
1 ARPAV, Osservatorio Aria, Mestre Venezia, Italy
2 TerrAria srl, Milano, Italy
P.07 On-line model of atmospheric transport to estimate and forecast radiation accident consequences
N.V. Klepikova, N.I. Troyanova, G.N. Freimundt and V.A. Denkin, Federal Environmental Emergency Response Centre of Roshydromet, SPA “TYPHOON”, Russia
P.08 Sensitivity study of influence of input parameters variations for removal processes calculations on activity depletion in the radioactive plume and deposition on the ground
P. Pecha1 and E. Pechova2
1 Institute of Information Theory and Automation, Prague, Czech Rep.
2 ENERGOPROJEKT, Prague, Czech Rep.
P.09 Development of a two-dimensional street canyon model
S. Karathanasis, P. Simeonidis and I. Ziomas, Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece

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