A Theoretical Model for Particulate Transport from an Elevated Source in the Atmosphere

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Abstract
An analytical model for the transport of dust released from an elevated source into the atmosphere is presented. This treatment incorporates horizontal advection with the airflow past the source, vertical settling under gravity and dispersion due to atmospheric turbulence. Mathematical features include the derivation of a fairly simple solution, expressed in terms of well-known functions. Expressions for the maximum ground level concentration of dust are given in terms of the particle density and size. It is suggested that the validity of these upper bounds could be tested by field surveys around power stations.

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