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An integrated approach to defining realtime upwind threat zones

    • National Center for Atmospheric Research

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    Abstract

    An algorithm to calculate the threat zone using RT-FDDA, VDRAS, and VLAS winds, for a building or site was developed as part of a total airborne-hazard protection system. The system is flexible in its application in that it can be readily transferred to various locations as long as high resolution winds are available. The threat zone is an important tool for homeland security operations in that it provides heightened awareness for personnel, and allows for targeted monitoring by mobile sensors and stand-off detectors. The threat zone is determined using a Monte Carlo technique of multiple continuous releases at potential release sites.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages111-114
    Number of pages4
    StatePublished - 2004
    Event13th Joint Conference on the Applications of Air Pollution Meterology with the Air and Waste Management Association - Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Duration: Aug 23 2004Aug 26 2004

    Conference

    Conference13th Joint Conference on the Applications of Air Pollution Meterology with the Air and Waste Management Association
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityVancouver, BC
    Period08/23/0408/26/04

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