Modelling the meteorology and traffic pollutant dispersion in highly complex terrain: the ALPNAP Alpine Space Project
by Silvia Trini Castelli, Giovanni Belfiore, Domenico Anfossi, Elisa Elampe, Monica Clemente
International Journal of Environment and Pollution (IJEP), Vol. 44, No. 1/2/3/4, 2011

Abstract: An integrated methodology was applied, within the framework of the ALPNAP Project, to study the meteorology and traffic pollutant dispersion in highly complex topography, the Frejus Alpine transect area. Three episodes, characterised by strongly critical dispersive conditions, were considered in the year 2004. The atmospheric circulation and pollutant dispersion were simulated using RMS prognostic modelling system, then downscaling to the local scale from 1 km to 100 m resolution with the diagnostic model MINERVE. Ground level concentrations of NOx and PM10 were calculated for the 2004 emission dataset and a 'future' emissive scenario. The methodology and main results are discussed.

Online publication date: Wed, 29-Apr-2015

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