Derivation of the schemes of lateral and vertical dispersion parameters: Application in Gaussian plume model

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to estimate the plume dispersion parameters in lateral (σy) and vertical (σz) direction by using power law of wind speed and the scheme of eddy diffusivity in unstable condition. Comparison among our model and algebraic (Lidiane Buligon et al., 2008) and integral (Pasquill and Smith, 1983) formulations were made. We find that besides our model two other models are in agreement with observed data.