SIMPLEX 'A' - A Simplified Atmospheric Dispersion Model for Airport Use (Users Guide).

Abstract

The method, limitations and uses of the SIMPLEX 'A' atmospheric dispersion model are described. The model determines pollutant concentrations from taking-off aircraft and has the flexibility to easily accept parameter changes. It can treat either single or multiple aircraft departures and permits air quality calculations to be made by persons without an extensive computer background. The program is listed and the results of two sample problems are given to illustrate the use of the model. This is a research model with many of its dispersion and turbulence parameters still under investigation. As such it has not been adopted by the FAA for formalized pollution assessments. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA107320

Entities

People

  • Howard M. Segal

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Calculators
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Dispersions
  • Emission
  • Engines
  • Environmental Protection
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Intervals
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Wind
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design