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Evaluation of a Gaussian-modified dispersion model for atmospheric release from the Marcoule nuclear site

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This paper presents a mathematical model of local pollutant dispersion designed to compute the concentration field above and around the Marcoule nuclear site. The model is based on integrating the classical turbulent diffusion equation, corrected (prior to integration) by experimental wind tunnel data obtained for a scaled-down model of the site. The computed results are compared with full-scale experimental observations at Marcoule in the case of neutral atmosphere. A comparison with the standard Gaussian model is also made. Finally, a critical analysis of the model is presented.

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  1. O. Vauquelin
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Vauquelin, O., Lévy, F. Evaluation of a Gaussian-modified dispersion model for atmospheric release from the Marcoule nuclear site. Environmental Modeling & Assessment 5, 75–81 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1019001409408

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