Agenda
& Presentations
July 8-10, 2008
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A.
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All Sessions will be held at Room 80, Enterprise Hall
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A.
THEMES: 1) Improve understanding of atmospheric transport and dispersion processes, 2) Support homeland security requirements, and 3) Share experience across different sectors.
(7:30 – ALL DAY) REGISTRATION
(7:30 – 9:30) CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
(8:15 – 8:30) INTRODUCTIONS
Session 1 – Sensor Data Fusion & Source Detection
Session Chair - J. F. Bowers (Dugway Proving Ground, ret.)
(8:30 – 8:45) Incorporation of Sensor Uncertainty into Source Estimation
S. Kreyenhagen Smart Transitions, Oakton, VA(8:45 – 9:00) A real-Time Plume sourcing Method
R. F. Kamada* & K. S. Rao *Kamada Science & Design, Bellingham, WA(9:00 – 9:15) Effective Fusion of Disparate Data
I. Griffiths* & M. Bull *RiskAware Limited, Bristol, United Kingdom(9:15 – 9:30) Coupling a Genetic Algorithm with SCIPUFF to Extract Source and Meteorological Information
K. J. Long*, S. E. Haupt & G. S. Young *The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA(9:30 – 9:45) SCIPUFF Tangent-Linear and Adjoint Models for Release Source Estimation from Observational Data
S. E. Albo*, O. O. Oluwole & R. C. Miake-Lye F. K. *Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA(9:45 – 10:00) Using FUSION Field Trail Data for Comparative Investigation of Source Term Estimation Algorithms
N. Platt*, S. Warner & S. Nunes *Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA(10:00 – 10:15) Source Term Estimation Incorporating Sensor Characteristics
L. M. Rodriguez*, S. E. Haupt & G. S. Young *The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA(10:15 – 10:45) COFFEE BREAK
Special DHS Session 2 - Modeling of Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH) Releases from a Rail Car
Session Chair - J. Chang (George Mason University/Homeland Security Institute)
(10:45 – 11:00) The DHS CSAC/TSA FY09-11 Project: Accurate Modeling of Large Scale Chlorine/TIH Releases
S. B. Fox*, J. P. Aherne, C. Schuhmacher, S. N. Chesler, T. J. Bauer, J. Chang, T. Spicer & D. Hamlin *Department of Homeland Security - Chemical Security Analysis Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD(11:00 – 11:15) A Possible Mechanism for Local Pooling of a Large-Scale Accidental Release Under Stable Conditions
C. Schuhmacher Northrop Grumman Corporation, Helena, MT(11:15 – 11:30) Using Accidental Observations to Asess Model Performance
D. Hamlin Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.C., North Little Rock, AR(11:30 – 11:45) Study of Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) Releases and Dispersion from Railcar Accidents or Terrorist Activities
S. Hanna*, G. Lee, R. Britter, O. Hansen, D. Strimaitis, P. Drivas & C. Schuhmacher *Hanna Consultants, Kennebunkport, ME(11:45 – 12:00) Importance of Near-Field Effects on a Large Scale Release of a Toxic Inhalant Hazard
T. Spicer University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR(12:00 –
12:15) FLACS CFD Results
for the Festus and Chicago Chlorine Rlease Scenarios
(12:15 – 1:30) LUNCH BREAK
Session 3 - Model Evaluation & Uncertainty Studies (Con’t)
Session Chair - D. Bacon (Science Applications International Corporation)
(1:30 – 1:45) Comparison of Puff Dispersion Modeling Results with Corresponding Field Data-Pitfalls and Problems
B. Leitl*, F. Harms, G. Patnaik & M. Schatzmann *University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany(1:45 – 2:00) Validating LES-Based Flow and Dispersion Models- A Challenge on its Own
F. Harms*, G. Patnaik, B. Leitl & M. Schatzmann *University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany(2:00 – 2:15) An Evaluation of the OMEGA/ADM Dense Gas Model
T. Dunn*, N. N. Ahmad, D. P. Bacon, R. M. Garrett, M. S. Hall, T. E. Miller & A. Sarma(2:15 – 2:30) Using NWP Ensembles and Meteorological Ensemble-Uncertainty Information to Improve SCIPUFF Dispersion Forecasts
J. A. Lee*, L. J. Peltier, S. E. Haupt, J. C. Wyngaard, D. R. Stauffer & A. deng *The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA(2:30 – 2:45) Evaluating the Use of a Meteorological Ensemble "Best Member" in a SCIPUFF Case Study
W. Kolczynski, Jr.*, D. R. Stauffer, S. E. Haupt & A. Deng *The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA(2:45 – 3:00) Determining the Weather-Induced Variability in Dispersion
D. P. Bacon*, J. E. Cockayne, T. J. Dunn, R. M. Garrett, M. S. Hall, T. e. Miller & A. Sarma *Science Applications International Corporation, McLean, VA(3:00 – 3:15) PDF Modeling of Turbulence
J. Bakosi*, Z. Boybeyi & P. Franzese *George Mason University, Fairfax, VA(3:15 – 3:45) COFFEE BREAK
Session 4 - Model Evaluation & Uncertainty Studies (Con’t)
Session Chair - S. Haupt (Pennsylvania State University)
(3:45 – 4:00) Evaluation of the CALPUFF Modeling system for Near-Field and Long Tange Transport Applications
B. A. Anderson* & R. W. Brode *Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC(4:00 – 4:15) A Framework for Developing Synthetic Chemical and Biological Agent Release Data Set
P. E. Bieringer*, J. Weil, J. Hurst, G. Bieberbach, A. Wyszogrodzki, R. Sheu & M. Raines *National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO(4:15 – 4:30) An Updated Evaluation of OMEGA/ADM Against ETEX Data
T. J. Dunn*, D. P. Bacon, R. M. Garrett, M. S. Hall, T. E. Miller & A. Sarma *Science Applications International Corporation, McLean, VA(4:30 – 4:45) The Lagrangian Integral Time Scale for Apparent Dispersion from Numerical Weather Prediction Uncertainty
L. J. Peltier*, S. E. Haupt, J. C. Wyngaard, D. R. Stauffer & A. Deng The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA(4:45 – 5:00) Evaluation of Urban Atmospheric Transport and Dispersion Models Using Data from the Joint Urban 2003 Field Experiment
J. T. Urban*, N. Platt, S. Warner & J. F. Heagy *Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA J. M. White*, S. R. Hanna, R. I. Sykes & J. C. Chang *Dugway Proving Ground, Salt Lake, UT(5:15 – 5:30) Predictability of Mesogamma-Scale Wind Patterns in the Nocturnal Stable Boundary Layer by a Mesoscale Model
B. J. Gaudet*, N. L. Seaman, J. C. Wyngaard, L. Mahrt, S. Richardson & D. R. Stauffer *The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA(5:30 ) ADJOURN (End of the First Day)
(7:30 – ALL DAY) REGISTRATION (CON’T)
(7:30 – 9:30) CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Session 5 – Mesoscale Transport & Dispersion Studies
Session Chair - D. L. Rife (National Center for Atmospheric Research)
(8:30 – 8:45) High Resolution Simulations of Flow and Dispersion in the Presence of Obstacles with the RAMS Model - the MUST Case
T. G. Reisin* & S. T. Castelli *Soreq Nuclear Research Center, Yavne, Israel(8:45 – 9:00) Mesoscale Model Initialization of a Linear Model for Mountain Waves
J. Lindeman*,t D. Broutman & Z. Boybeyi *George Mason University, Fairfax, VA(9:00 – 9:15) A Model for Simulation Gravity Wave-Turbulence Interactions in the Stable Boundary_layer
B. MacCall*, P. Haines, W-Y Sun & W-R Hsu *Army Research Laboratory, White Sands Missile Range, NM(9:15 – 9:30) A Global Meso-Beta-Scale Climatology for the Joint Effects Model
D. L. Rife*, C. A. Davis, A. N. Hahmann , A. J. Monaghan & J. O. Pinto *National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO A. J. Monaghan*, D. L. Rife, C. A. Davis, A. N. Hahmann, & J. O. Pinto *National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO(9:45 – 10:00) PBL Verification with Radiosonde, Aircraft, and Cosmic Data
M. Tsidulko*, J. McQueen, G. DiMego, M. Ek & L. Cucurull *NOAA/NWS/NCEP/Environmental Modeling Center, Camp Springs, MD(10:00 – 10:15) Toxic Dosage Under Time-Varying Concentrations and Efficiency of Protective Measures
H. Kaplan Israel Institute fr Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Isreal(10:15 – 10:45) COFFEE BREAK
Special OFCM Session 6 – PANEL DISCUSIION (Urban Test Beds)
Session Chair - W. Bach (Army Research Office)
(10:30 – 12:15) Panel Discussion
OFCM(12:15 – 1:30) LUNCH BREAK
Session 7 – Local/Urban Scale Transport & Dispersion Studies
Session Chair - I. Griffiths (RiskAware Limited, United Kingdom)
(2:15 – 2:30) Improved Building Dimension Inputs for AERMOD
R. L. Petersen CPP, Inc., Fort Collins, CO(3:15 – 3:45) COFFEE BREAK
Session 8 – Local/Urban Scale Transport & Dispersion Studies
Session Chair - J. Pace (Dugway Proving Ground)
(3:45 – 4:00) Homeland Security: First' Responders Ability to Detect and Model Hazardous Releases in Urban Areas Is Significantly Limited
(4:00 – 4:15) Micro SWIFT/SPRAY (MSS) Status
T. Harris*, C. Dougherty, R. Vernot, J. Brazel, J. Moussafir, C. Olry & O. Oldrini *Science Application International Corporation, King of Prussia, PA(4:15 – 4:30) Modeling Atmosheric Dispersion from Accidents During Transportation of Radioactive Materials
R. F. Weiner Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM(4:30 – 4:45) Urban Land Surface Characterization and Aerosol Adjustment Enhancements to Meteorological Modeling
S. Burian*, J. M. Shepherd, M. Jin, I. Jeychandran & M. Carter U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD(4:45 – 5:00) Surface Heterogeneity Effects on PBL Height and Implications for Transport and Dispersion
B. P. Reen*, D. R. Stauffer, K. J. Davis & A. Deng *The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA(5:00 – 5:15) On Assimilating Concentration Data into Wind Field Models
S. E. Haupt*, A. Beyer-Lout, G. S. Young & K. J. Long *The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA(5:15 – 5:30) Urban Canyon Data Analysis Using a Substitute Surface Stress
C. Klipp U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD(5:30 – 5:45) Development of Hazard Prediction System for Attack in Urban Area
A. Kouchi*, R. Ohba & T. Hara *Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan5:45 ADJOURN (End of the Second Day)
(7:30 – ALL DAY) REGISTRATION (CON’T)
(7:30 – 9:30) CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Session 9 – CFD Model Studies
Session Chair - T. Yamada (Yamada Science & Art Corporation)
(8:30 – 8:45) CFD Developments for Simuating Transport and Dispersion in Urban Envronments with Example Applications for New York City
A. H. Huber University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC(8:45 – 9:00) Exhaust Dispersion Modeling, Wind Tunnel vs CFD, Approaching Convergence?
A. Kolesnikov CPP, Inc., Fort Collins, CO(9:00
– 9:15) Direct Simulation of Turbulent Flow
Over a Surface Mounted Obstacle
N. A. Malamataris*, V. P. Fragos
& S. P. Psychoudaki
(9:15 – 9:30) CFD Modeling of the Urban Canopy with Thermal Effects: Application to MUST Container Wall Temperature Evolution
M. Milliez*, L. Musson-Genon & B. Carissimo *CEREA, Marne la Vallee/ Chatou, France(9:30 – 9:45) Numerical Simulations of Air Flows and Transport and Diffusion of Airborne Materials from Regional to Building Scales
T. Yamada *Yamada Science & Art Corporation, Santa Fe, NM(9:45 – 10:00) Statistical Study of Puff Releases from FAST3D-CT Simulations and JU2003 IOP8
M.-Y. Lee*, T. R. Young Jr. & G. Patnaik *Berkeley Research Associates, Beltsville, MD(9:45 – 10:00) Rotorcraft Wake Induced Dust Entrainment and Dispersion Simulation: Stage 1, Wake Simulation
J. D. McAlpine*, D. Koracin, D. Boyle, J. Gillies & E. McDonald *Desert Research Institute, Reno, Nevada(10:15 – 10:45) COFFEE BREAK
Session 10 – General Transport & Dispersion Studies (Con’t)
Session Chair - I. Sykes (L-3, Princeton)
(10:45 – 11:00) The FFt-07 Dispersion Tests
D. P. Storwold Jr.*, E. P. Argenta Jr., J. M. white & R. P. Hsker Jr. *TEDT-DPW-MEM, Dugway, UT(11:00 – 11:15) Effect of Ventilation and Temperature Difference on the Flow Field in a Large Enclsure
Y. Radzyner* & E. Gavze *Israel Institute fr Biological Research , Ness-Ziona, Isreal(11:15 – 11:30) AERMOD: Recent Developments and Future Plans
R. W. Brode Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle, NC(11:30 – 11:45) A Case Study in Decreasing Model Runtie - CONTAMX
E. Johnson Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH(11:45 – 12:00) Development of CBRN Decision Aids: Some Example Case Studies
R. Gordon* & I. Griffiths RiskAware Limited, Bristo, United Kingdom(12:00 – 12:15) A Generalized Treatment of Liquid Droplet Evaporation in SCIPUFF
I. Sykes* & B. Chowdhury *L-3, Princeton, NY(12:15 – 1:30) LUNCH BREAK
Session 11 – Local/Urban Scale Transport & Dispersion Studies (Con’t)
Session Chair - B. Carissimo (CEREA, France)
(1:30 – 1:45) Analysis of Dispersion of Smoke Puffs in the Atmosphere Using Lidar
A. Choukulkar* & R. Calhoun *Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ(1:45 – 2:00) Dispersion Modeling Applications of the GPS RO Observations From the COSMIC Mission at NOAA
L. Cucurull*, S. Sokolovskiy & J. McQueen *National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Camp Springs, MD(2:00 – 2:15) Velocity Field Retrievels Using Optimal Interpolation of Lidar Data
S. Kongara* & R. Calhoun *Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ(2:15 – 2:30) Turbulence Spectral Characterisics in Oklahoma City Measured from a 83 m Pseudo Tower
S. Chang*, G. Huynh & D. Tofsted *Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD(2:30 – 2:45) Development of Upper-Air Data for Dispersion Calculations Using Doppler Weather Radar
W. J. Shaw*, R. K. Newsom, J P. Rishel & W. Wang *Pacific Nortwest National Laboratory, Rochland, WA(2:45 – 3:00) Plume Simulation Improvements Gained from Using Radar-Derived Wind Profiles in a Diagnostic Meteorological Model
J. P. Rishel*, W. Wang, W. J. Shaw & R. K. Newsom *Pasific Nortwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA(3:00 – 3:15) Development and Validation of a Real-Time Wind Field Retrievel System
R. K. Newsom*, W. J. Shaw, J. P. Rishel, W. Wang, Q. Xu & P. Zhang *Pasific Nortwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA(3:15 – 3:45) COFFEE BREAK
Session 12 – General Transport & Dispersion Studies (Con’t)
Session Chair - Zafer Boybeyi (George Mason University)
(3:45 – 4:00) Source Characterization Considering Atmospheric Boundary Layer Depth as a Variabe
A. J. Annunzio*, S. E. Haupt & G. S. Young *The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA(4:00 – 4:15) The FFt-07 Database/Website
D. P. Storwold Jr.*, S. Halvorson, M. B. Kimball, E. Vernon, J. White & E. P. Argenta Jr. *TEDT-DPW_MEM, Dugway, UT(4:15 – 4:30) Virtual Reality Visualization and Interactive CFD Simulations for emergengy Decision Support
O. R. Hansen*, I. Storvik, T. Langeland, T. Lea & D. M. Ulvang *GexCon, Bergen, Norway(4:30 – 4:45) Variability of Effectiveness Roughness Height in Model Urban Canopies
P. Huq*, L. White & S. Dharmavaram **University of Delaware, Newark, DE(4:45 – 5:00) MM5CALPUFF: Direct Coupling of the PSU/NCAR MM5 Model to the CALPUFF Modeling System
B. A. Anderson Environmental Protection Agency , Research Triangle Park, NC5:00 ADJOURN (End of the Conference)