Open AccessAir quality modelling: a technical review of mathematical approaches
Author(s) -
Collett Richard S,
Oduyemi Kehinde
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
meteorological applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1469-8080
pISSN - 1350-4827
DOI - 10.1017/s1350482797000455
Subject(s) - computer science , air quality index , quality (philosophy) , field (mathematics) , management science , mathematical model , point (geometry) , eulerian path , lagrangian , industrial engineering , operations research , mathematics , meteorology , engineering , epistemology , philosophy , statistics , physics , geometry , pure mathematics
A short review paper is presented for the subject area of air quality modelling. The paper is geared towards equipping new researchers and workers with a basic appreciation for the technical aspects of their field, providing a staging point for further investigation, and highlighting useful source materials. The paper is introduced through a discussion of the philosophical and practical implications regarding mathematical air quality modelling. A critique of relevant mathematical modelling techniques is presented and includes a treatment of Box, Gaussian, Eulerian, Lagrangian and Particle modelling approaches. Conclusions on the future of mathematical air quality modelling are drawn. Copyright © 1997 Royal Meteorological Society