Atmospheric Kinetics for Toxic Industrial Compounds (TICs) (POSTPRINT)
Abstract
The modeling of the atmospheric dispersion of a chemical release has reached a high level of sophistication in the description of the physical distribution of the chemical as affected by meteorological and topographical factors. However, the predicted distribution of the release chemical often fails to match the chemical distribution measured in the field because chemical transformations occurring in the atmosphere are not adequately taken into account in the various models used by DoD, Homeland Security, first responders, etc. Recognition of the importance of including kinetics of chemical reactions is critical to accurately and dependably predict the distribution of a released chemical in the atmosphere. Because atmospheric chemical reactions are fundamentally different during daytime and night time, kinetic information for both conditions must be understood and incorporated in models. The Airbase Technologies Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory has created an atmospheric kinetic database resulting from an extensive review of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) list of High Production Volume (HPV) chemicals. Not all chemicals in the ICCA database are relevant to atmospheric dispersion; therefore, our strategy was to prioritize the chemicals based solely on the potential to pose an atmospheric threat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 20, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA449639
Entities
People
- Jean J. Renard
- Michael V. Henley
- Sheryl E. Calidonna
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory