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Validation of the caline 2 model using other data bases (type b study). Final report, December 1977-January 1979

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5569810

New Gaussian vertical dispersion curves for the first 100 meters downwind of a freeway are proposed. The validity of assuming a vertical Gaussian distribution of pollutants near the freeway is examined. Results are given which indicate that traffic induced turbulence dominates at the point of emission, but that daytime variations in traffic flow have a negligible effect on the initial mixing of the pollutant at the source. Residence time within the 'mixing cell', as determined by ambient wind speed, controls the initial amount of mixing that occurs.

Research Organization:
California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento (USA). Transportation Lab.
OSTI ID:
5569810
Report Number(s):
PB-80-107162
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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