Question

Explain about the Gaussian plume model?

Answer 1

Gaussian plume models are used heavily in air quality modelling and environmental consultancy. The model can be used to illustrate the following phenomena: Effect of wind fluctuations / speed on pollutant concentrations. Effect of vertical stability on mixing and concentrations at the ground.

It is also a computer model used to calculate air pollutant concentrations at receptor locations. The model assumes that a pollutant plume is carried downwind from its emission source by a mean wind and dispersed horizontally and vertically by atmospheric stability characteristics.