The AMS/EPA Regulatory Model (AERMOD) is a Gaussian dispersion model widely used in the U.S. and internationally to assess air pollution impacts from industrial facilities, as part of regulatory air-permitting processes. Leveraging AERMOD’s novel applications, we have developed this tutorial to help researchers learn how to run AERMOD and use its outputs for health impact assessment.
This tutorial is designed for students and researchers with no or minimal prior experience using AERMOD, although prior coding experience is recommended. This tutorial is targeted toward students and researchers who are interested in air pollution dispersion modeling and health impact assessment.
Through this tutorial, you will learn to:
- Access and understand AERMOD input files and data sources
- Run AERMOD and its preprocessors
- Generate dispersion plots from AERMOD outputs
- Estimate health impacts based on output concentrations
The tutorial is written as a pdf document, with a case study of modeling a coal-fired power plant. Python notebook files and supporting documents including data and example outputs are accessible via the shared folder linked in the tutorial.
Development Team
- Developers: Daniel Friedland, Xinran Wu
- Group lead: Tracey Holloway
Accessing the Tutorial
Free registration is required to download the tutorial. After completing the form, you’ll receive a download link. We may also send you occasional emails about updates and additions.