R & D, September 1st, 2002
The ability to accurately predict the dispersion, concentration profiles, and ultimate fate of chemical/biological (CB) or radiological agents released into the atmosphere is becoming an essential part of the US's Homeland Security program. However, measuring, modeling, predicting, and verifying the plume of a hazardous release is a complex problem involving knowledge of the geographical region involved, ground clutter (buildings), current and projected weather conditions, dissemination method, and type and amount of the released agent.
The National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARA...
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