Table of Contents for the part "Introduction"

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1. Overview 4

1.1 Background to Project 4

1.2 Dispersion Modelling and Regulatory Applications 6

1.3 The Need for Harmonization 7

1.4 Preprocessing of Meteorological Data 8

2. Relationship between Topics in COST 710 10

2.1 Fundamental Parameters of the Turbulent Atmospheric Boundary Layer 10

2.2 Dispersion Models 12

2.3 Limits to Dispersion Modelling 14

2.4 Surface Energy Balance ( Topic of Working Group 1 ) 15

2.5 Mixing Height Determination for Dispersion Modelling
( Topic of Working Group 2 ) 16

2.6 Vertical Profiles of Wind, Temperature and Turbulence
( Topic of Working Group 3 ) 17

2.7 Wind Flow Models over Complex Terrain for Dispersion Calculations
( Topic of Working Group 4 ) 17

2.8 Dispersion Climatologies 18

2.9 Preparation of Design Gradient Wind Atlas for Europe 19

3. Conclusions 21

Appendices

A1 General Description of COST Action 710 22

A1.1 Introduction taken from Annex II of the Memorandum of Understanding 22

A1.2 Objectives of Action taken from Annex II of the Memorandum of Understanding 22

A1.3 Scientific Content of Action taken from Annex II of the Memorandum of Understanding 23

A2 Fourth Workshop on Harmonization within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling
for Regulatory Purposes 24

A2.1 COST 710 Papers Appearing in the International Journal of Environment
and Pollution 24

A2.2 A Selection of COST 710 Papers Appearing in the Scientific Literature 26

A3 List of Participants 28

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