Dr R R Burton
Institute for Atmospheric Science
School of Earth and Environment (Environment)
ralph@env.leeds.ac.uk
To give an introduction to the theory of atmospheric
dispersion and to describe the basic principles of atmospheric dispersion
modelling.
Course Notes
The Atmospheric Dispersion course notes are available here: [ps] [pdf]
Timetable
Lectures take place on Tuesdays at 12:00-1300 and Fridays at 14:00-15:00. There will be 10 lectures and 2 tutorials altogether.
Syllabus
1. Scalar Transport in the Atmosphere
2. Transport Processes
3. The Atmospheric Boundary Layer
4. Continuous Point Sources of Pollutant
5. Dispersion in Real Environments
6. Gaussian Plumes from High Chimneys
7. Deposition
8. Types of Atmospheric Dispersion Models
9. Chemical Reaction of Atmospheric Pollutants
10. Numerical Schemes
Assessment
You must do Assignments 1 and 2. For Assignment 2, there is a choice between an essay-type question and a numerical-modelling type question.
Assignment 1 (PDF)
Assignment 2 (PDF)
For Assignment 1 you will need Naik's paper.
To see how to create contour plots using excel, see this
worked example (which includes an example of the use of
FORTRAN format statements) or check the official
Microsoft pages.
Useful/Interesting Links
Local Air Quality
Institutes and Agencies
Software
Reference
Historical Pollution episodes