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Improved predictions of plume perception with a human visual system model

Journal Article · · J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)
This paper describes incorporation of a human visual system model in the widely used plume visibility model PLUVUE. The results will be of interest to all involved with siting new sources for which visibility of the plume is a concern and to visibility researchers. The human visual system model allows inclusion of size and shape effects on the perceptibility of a plume. Example calculations are given for 2250- and 1600-MW power plants which show that size and shape effects can reduce the predicted perceptibility by up to a factor three.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles
OSTI ID:
6940430
Journal Information:
J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 36:12; ISSN JPCAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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