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Atmospheric dispersion modeling

Atmospheric dispersion modeling is the mathematical simulation of how air pollutants disperse in the ambient atmosphere.

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June 9, 2022 —Researchers found that airports situated in colder climates accumulated more pollutants like PM2.5 in the fall and winter, compared to airports in milder ...

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Barnacles May Help Reveal Location of Lost Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

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