Line source
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001559
An array of pollutant sources along a defined path that can be treated in dispersion models as an aggregate uniform release of pollutants along a line. Example: the sum of emissions from individual cars traveling down a highway can be treated as a line source. Compare area source and point source.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001559 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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