South Coast Air Quality Management District - Air Quality Modeling and Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling Oversight

Air Quality Modeling and Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling Oversight

The air quality modeling activities of the SCAQMD are one of the functions of the Planning, Rule Development and Area Sources section. That section is also responsible for oversight and commenting upon air pollution dispersion modeling studies performed as part of any environmental impact studies that may be reviewed by or requested by the SCAQMD. The models that may be utilized include:

  • California Line Source Dispersion Model (CALINE-4)
  • Industrial Source Complex Short Term (ISCST3) Model
  • Hotspots Analysis and Reporting Program (HARP)
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Air Quality Models
  • California Air Resources Board (CARB)'s Air Quality Models

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