Industry Standard Air Dispersion Model

AERMOD View

The premier interface for the U.S. EPA's preferred air dispersion model. Engineered for precision, it seamlessly handles complex terrain, building downwash, and advanced meteorological conditions to deliver highly accurate pollutant concentration estimates.

AERMOD Engineering Interface

Complete Air Dispersion Workflow

Trusted by environmental professionals globally, AERMOD View delivers enterprise-grade tools that simplify complex regulatory modeling into an intuitive, seamless workflow.

Permitting & Compliance

Accelerate industrial permitting with automated, EPA-validated modeling tools designed for stringent regulatory review.

Environmental Impact

Conduct highly rigorous spatial analysis and 3D visualization for large-scale environmental impact assessments.

Health Risk Analysis

Execute multi-pollutant modeling with advanced receptor grids to accurately assess potential community health risks.

Ready-to-Submit Reports

Automatically generate comprehensive technical documentation that meets the exact standards of global agencies.

Integrated Air Dispersion Software

Designed for enterprise professionals. While most AERMOD software tools require expensive add-ons, AERMOD View includes the complete suite of advanced capabilities out-of-the-box.

Parallel Processing

Accelerate your modeling projects with built-in multi-core support for up to 8 processors, drastically reducing computation times for complex studies.

AERMET Preprocessing

Save time with fully integrated AERMET utilities. Seamlessly prepare site-specific meteorological data strictly adhering to U.S. EPA standards.

Terrain Processing

Automate terrain elevation data retrieval. Automatically download global SRTM data and seamlessly process AERMAP for highly accurate receptor grids.

Building Downwash

Includes BPIP-PRIME and advanced 3D building modeling tools to automatically calculate complex building downwash effects with absolute precision.

See How We Compare

Discover how AERMOD View stands out with powerful features, intuitive design, and unmatched support—all in one comprehensive solution.

Feature AERMOD View Competitors Software
AERMOD Parallel (8 Processors) Included Add-on required
AERMET Preprocessing Tools Included Partial/Extra cost
Multi-Pollutant Modeling Included May require additional tools
Technical Support Included Included
Regulatory Updates Included Included

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Smart Investment. Superior Value.

When evaluating dispersion modeling software, cost-of-ownership matters. No hidden fees—just a complete, professional solution.

More Features Upfront

No expensive modules or plug-ins to purchase for essential capabilities like parallel processing and terrain auto-downloads.

Lower Annual Maintenance

Experience up to $85 USD in annual savings compared to other solutions, while maintaining access to world-class tools.

Continuous Support

Expert support and software updates are included with your annual maintenance, ensuring you always have the latest tools.

Global Support. Regulatory Confidence.

Our team of scientists, software engineers, and a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) ensure AERMOD View stays aligned with the latest U.S. EPA updates.

  • Continuous software updates included with maintenance
  • Access to technical support and training resources
  • Endorsed by professionals across multiple sectors

Superior Modeling Capabilities

Crafted by expert meteorologists and engineers to meet the real-world needs of today’s modelers.

Precision Interface Integrated GUI

Integrated Graphical User Interface

Fully integrated GIS-based interface with powerful, intuitive tools that simplify and enhance your environmental modeling. Precisely draw sources, buildings, and receptors with ease. Automatically generates and posts detailed contours for immediate insights.

Global Imagery Tile Maps

Lakes Tile Maps

Enhance projects by automatically importing high-resolution satellite and street map imagery directly into your modeling projects. Provides excellent spatial reference for precisely positioning model elements in their real-world context.

3D Depth 3D Visualization

3D Visualization

View emission sources, buildings, concentration levels, and deposition contours seamlessly integrated within the surrounding terrain. Gain valuable insights into potential environmental impacts through realistic spatial representations.

Spatial Export Google Earth Export

Export to Google Earth

Visualize data in an immersive manner by exporting buildings, emisson sources, receptors, and pollutant contours directly into Google Earth. Supports better awareness of pollutant dispersion across geographic landscapes.

Professional Toolkit

Fully equipped with all the tools you need—no need for expensive add-ons.

New Project Wizard

Specify reference points in Lat/Long, UTM, or local systems with ease.

Multi-Chem Utility

Specify emissions from several pollutants emitted by the same source in one project.

ISC Models Included

Seamlessly incorporates legacy ISCST3 and ISC-PRIME models for full flexibility.

AERMOD Parallel

AERMOD MPI included to slash run times while maintaining results quality.

Met Pre-Processors

Full suite: AERMET, AERSURFACE, AERMINUTE, and PCRAMMET tools included.

Report Templates

Ready-to-use professional templates for company logos and project data.

Model Specifications

Technical architecture of the AERMOD suite kernels.

Model Name: AERMOD
Developed by: AERMIC (AMS and US EPA)
Model Type: Steady-state Gaussian plume air dispersion model
Range: Up to 50km from the source
Atmospheric Stability Model: Planetary boundary layer theory, turbulence scaling concepts
Windfield: Homogeneous
Release Types: Buoyant or neutrally buoyant plumes
Emission Types: Constant or time-varying, planned or fugitive
Atmospheric Chemistry: NOX to NO2 and SO2 decay
Source Types: Point, area, volume, open pit, line*, flare*
Meteorology: Hourly surface and upper air data (processed by AERMET)
Terrain: Flat or elevated (terrain processed by AERMAP)
Receptors: Several types of grids (Cartesian, polar) and discrete receptors
Other Options: Building downwash (modeled by BPIP-PRIME)
Regulatory Status: Preferred US EPA regulatory model for near-field applications

Technical Prerequisites

Ensure your infrastructure meets the minimum operational standards for optimized performance.

Operating System

Windows 10 or 11 (32-bit and 64-bit systems supported).

Hardware Requirements

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or higher
RAM: 1 GB minimum (2 GB recommended)
Storage: 2 GB available disk space

Beyond Software

Leverage our expertise for your most complex environmental challenges.

Met Data Services

High-quality data processing for AERMOD/CALPUFF for any location worldwide.

Model Run Services

Large-scale projects executed on our supercomputing clusters for rapid delivery.

Training

Extensivehands-on instruciton and research-based modeling training programs.

Custom IT Solutions

Advanced custom technologies to deliver unique solutions to complex global challenges.