AFTOX 4.0 - The Air Force Toxic Chemical Dispersion Model - A User's Guide

Abstract

The accidental release of toxic chemicals into the atmosphere is an ongoing concern. Not only for the Air Force, but for any group working with hazardous materials. To evaluate the extent of the hazard area resulting from the atmospheric dispersion of the toxic vapors. The computer model AFTOX, was developed and approved for use by the Air Weather Service in 1988. AFTOX is a Gaussian puff dispersion model for uniform terrain and wind conditions. It will handle continuous or instantaneous releases, liquid or gas, elevated or surface releases from a point or area source. AFTOX 14.0 represents an upgraded version based on comments from the users after operating the model for two years in the field. The changes makes the program more user-friendly and improve it technically. This report includes a complete technical description and instructions on the use of the model. Example runs are provided in the appendix.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246726

Entities

People

  • Bruce A. Kunkel

Organizations

  • Phillips Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alcohols
  • Alkenes
  • Basic Programming Language
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Critical Temperature
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Heat Energy
  • Latent Heat
  • Materials
  • Meteorology
  • Rocket Oxidizers

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  • Computer Science.
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Game Theory.