Solution of the steady state, three-dimensional atmospheric diffusion equation for Sulfur dioxide and Sulfate dispersion from point sources

Abstract

Analytical solutions of the steady state, three-dimensional atmospheric diffusion equation for sulfur dioxide and sulfate dispersion from point sources are presented. First-order transformation of SO₂ to sulfate and wet and dry deposition of both SO₂ and sulfate are included. The solutions permit prediction of the three-dimensional concentration distributions of SO₂ and sulfate downwind of a continuous, elevated point source of SO₂, with or without an elevated inversion layer present.

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