POLLUTION PREDICTIONS
November 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALLA EUROPEAN research project has created sophisticated computer software providing pollution forecasts for industrial plants, cities and air quality authorities. The TEAP project, coordinated by research network EUREKA, uses complex mathematical and chemical models to combine information about local industrial plants with daily meteorological data. A resulting 48-72 hours forecast highlights potential alerts where pollutant levels might exceed European Union (EU) directive limits. "TEAP simulates a comprehensive series of scenarios and uses e mail ...
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