Box Model
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000357
A computer model used to calculate air pollution concentrations. A box model is based on the assumption that pollutants are emitted into a box through which they are immediately and uniformly dispersed. The sides and bottom of the box are defined by the sidewalls and floor of the valley being studied.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000357 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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