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On this Air Blog, you will find the most recent developments about The Science of Meteorology Online.

What's on this blog?  A resource where you can learn about atmospheric sciences.  Understand the physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur in our atmosphere.   Have fun.  Enjoy the wide range of topics presented below.

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Oct 20, 2024

How Nitrogen Dioxide Is Formed - The chemistry of air pollutants

Sometimes the air gets polluted

Understanding how nitrogen dioxide is formed and how it impacts air quality, pollution levels and public health.

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Oct 20, 2024

Air quality dispersion modelling: The science behind it

Precision in scientific research

Scientists use air quality dispersion modelling to predict and prevent pollution and keep our air clean.

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Oct 15, 2024

What Is Normal Air Quality, the Hidden Layers of Pollution We Breathe?

Air pollution effects on environment

In order to define what is normal air quality, you have to understand the unseen baselines that shape regulations, risks, and health. Get to know how air works.

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Oct 06, 2024

Air Quality Assessment Report: Understanding dispersion model results

Weather forecast - air quality

Learn how we decode complex emission data for air quality assessment reports. Dispersion modelling can protect public health and help keep you in check with regulations.

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Oct 02, 2024

Land Use and Land Cover to Improve Air Quality Predictions

Unsolved land-use mysteries

Model air pollution using land use and land cover data. Learn how different landscapes affect pollutant behavior and why it's important.

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Sep 27, 2024

Numerical Weather Prediction NWP Models: Revolutionary Insights

Pollution in complex places

Numerical Weather Prediction NWP models change how we forecast air dispersion. Combining these models with site data makes for complete air quality modelling.

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Sep 22, 2024

Long-Range Transport of Emissions Shapes Air Quality Boundaries

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Modelling air quality shows how emissions spread from tall and short stacks. Long-range transport of pollutants means they need to be studied carefully.

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Sep 19, 2024

Environmental Health and Safety Jobs: Find a good one

Example of Windrose used for a Corporate logo

Find environmental health and safety jobs in air quality. Also look for regulatory, engineering, and scientific jobs.

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Sep 17, 2024

What Is a Receptor in Air Dispersion Modelling - find out.

Predict pollution based on receptor height

What is a receptor in air dispersion modelling? Pollution predictions are based on them. People and ecosystems are protected by appropriate receptor placement.

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Sep 09, 2024

Digital Terrain Elevation Data: How Elevations Shape Air Quality

A good air quality model needs terrain data

How digital terrain elevation data helps us predict pollution dispersion more accurately. How terrain affects emissions and wind patterns.

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Sep 09, 2024

Air Quality Particulate Matter: More than numbers

How dust affects the environment

Air Quality Particulate Matter presents a multifaceted problem. See how particle size, density, and distribution affect our air quality.

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Aug 28, 2024

about math

A solution for the math-challenged

All about math. A variety of user suggestions about the use of mathematics and its applications. Some are even good for a chuckle.

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Aug 28, 2024

GEOLOGY

Barrie Ontario Tornado - May 31, 1985

l'M PRESENTLY STUDYING TO GET MY CREDITS FOR VOLCANOLOGY, BUT I ALSO ENJOY STUDYING METEOROLOGY, MY ALGEBRA IS VERY WEAK. Oh yes, I enjoy watching the

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Aug 27, 2024

formulas to check pressure at hight altitud

High Pressure Measurements

I need to set up an air compressor at ground level and run an air hose 200 feet height. What is the air pressure change at that height? Barry's Response

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Jul 16, 2024

BPIP - How Building Downwash and the Plume are connected

Building construction profile

How a factory smokestack's plume behaves near a building and the secrets of BPIP and plume rise modelling. And how buildings influence smoke plume trajectory.

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Jul 14, 2024

Building Downwash can Trap Pollution. Don't just Blame the Stacks!

Smog traps in urban areas

Smog got you confused? Maybe it's the buildings! Take a look at building downwash and how structures trap pollution.

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Jun 28, 2024

What is a Gas Flare: Clean air friend or foe?

Flaring natural gas

You've seen those towering flames at oil and gas sites, right? They're agents for clean air. Learn what is a gas flare and how to use them responsibly.

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Jun 28, 2024

Alberta air quality regulations - Air Monitoring Directive outline

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For Alberta air quality, the Air Monitoring Directive provides relevant air pollution regulations

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Jun 25, 2024

How is Air Pollution Caused - The mystery Air Quality

Dust in the Wind

Soaring smog, choked cities: Understand how is air pollution caused while we examine the sources of emissions

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Jun 18, 2024

Air Quality Assurance - Discover factory secrets, who smokes the most

Air quality worst-case scenarios

Smokestacks got you confused? Take a look at how science provides air quality assurance.

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Jun 15, 2024

Cloud Blowing Wind: What Does that Mean to You?

FunkyClouds

Any wind that occurs when clouds are present is a cloud blowing wind. Here's an specific example of moving air:

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Jun 15, 2024

Weather Canada - More Variety than YOU Might Think

EnvCanada

About the weather Canada gets. Get the latest Canadian forecasts, observations, and news.

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Jun 15, 2024

Canada Weather Radar | What's Happening in Your Area?

Canadian Weather Radar

Here's a single air page that shows the data from all the Canada weather radar displays. Zoom in on individual provinces and radar sites.

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Jun 14, 2024

Snow Wallpaper - Find Perfect Snow Photos for your needs

SnowDrift

Snow storm photos, amazing winter weather pictures and snow wallpaper to see and copy. See some white air.

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Jun 13, 2024

Weather Map Symbols | Have YOU Ever Seen ones like These?

The secret language of weather maps

These weather map symbols here show air features you wouldn't normally see on a weather map.

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Jun 13, 2024

Metric Conversion - Your Basic Facts

Temperature Conversions

Looking for a metric conversion? Learn a few basic principles first, so you know what they mean and how meteorologists apply them.

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Jun 13, 2024

Water Pollution Pictures | Help fix these problems!

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Water pollution pictures from industry. Air pollution is also a problem. Solutions are needed.

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Jun 12, 2024

Different Types of Air Pollution and Their Mysteries

Air pollution dispersion modelling

See how different types of air pollution means emissions from facilities aren't always the same.

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Jun 09, 2024

Method of Variation of Parameters: Mastering Air Emissions Modelling

Modeling Approaches Explained

Learn the most helpful method of variation of parameters for specifying emission characteristics and how to adjust them for accurate modelling.

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May 25, 2024

Air Quality in Canada - Predictions of Future Air Pollution

Canada's best air quality modelling

Discover how AERMOD and CALPUFF anticipate air quality in Canada's diverse terrain, to get good pollution predictions.

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