Tracking and Predicting the Atmospheric Dispersion of Hazardous Material Releases:

Implications for Homeland Security

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Size: 114 pages, 8 1/2 x 11

Publication Year:2003

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This report examines ways in which atmospheric dispersion models and meteorological observations can be used to help emergency personnel prepare for and respond to a chemical, biological or nuclear attack.

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Front Matter	i-xii
Executive Summary	1-7	(skim)
1. Introduction	8-10	(skim)
2. User Needs	11-18	(skim)
3. Observational Capabilities and Needs	19-32	(skim)
4. Dispersion Modeling: Application to C/B/N Releases	33-54	(skim)
References	55-56	(skim)
Acronyms and Abbreviations	57-59	(skim)
Committee Biographies	60-62	(skim)
Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and Participant List	63-68	(skim)
Appendix B: Overview of Atmospheric Transport and Dispersion Modeling	69-71	(skim)
Appendix C: Meteorological Observing Systems for Tracking and Modeling C/B/N Plumes	72-77	(skim)
Appendix D: Scientific and Technical Information Needs of Emergency First Responders	78-79	(skim)
Appendix E: Ensemble Simulations with Coupled Atmospheric Dynamic and Dispersion Models: Illustrating Uncertainties in Dosage Simulations	80-84	(skim)
Appendix F: Modeling Studies of the Dispersion of Smoke Plumes from the World Trade Center Fires	85-86	(skim)
Appendix G: Use of Atmospheric Models in Response to the Chernobyl Disaster	87-88	(skim)
Appendix H: Preparatory Exercises at the Salt Lake City Olympics	89-90	(skim)
Appendix I: URBAN 2000 Overview	91-93	(skim)
Color Plates	94-101	(skim)

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Implications for Homeland Security

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