AIR DISPERSION MODEL

CALPUFF View

Puff Air Dispersion Model
CALPUFF View provides a complete graphical solution for the CALPUFF modeling system: CALPUFF, CALMET, CALPOST, and their related pre- and post-processors. Supports USEPA Approved Version 5.8, Version 6, and Version 7.

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CALPUFF Software Interface
APPLICATIONS

Sophisticated Modeling Scenarios

CALPUFF is recommended for a wide range of complex environments where steady-state models fall short.

  • Toxic pollutant deposition
  • Complex terrain
  • Long range & overwater
  • Costal interaction effects
  • Fumigation conditions
  • Sub-hourly time steps
  • Visibility assessments
  • Secondary pollutant formation
  • Building downwash
  • Dry deposition
  • Chemical transformation
ABOUT CALPUFF

The Modeling System

CALPUFF is a multi-layer, multi-species non-steady-state puff dispersion model which simulates the effects of time-and space-varying meteorological conditions on pollution transport, transformation, and removal.

CALMET – Diagnostic three-dimensional meteorological model
CALPUFF – The puff dispersion model
CALPOST – Post-processor for calculating time-averaged concentrations, deposition fluxes, and visibility impacts
WHY CALPUFF

Superior Performance

  • Far-field impacts (beyond 50km) which cannot be modeled with traditional plume models like AERMOD.

  • Three-dimensionally varying meteorological field makes it useful for regions with very complex terrain.

  • CALPUFF View’s features make it easy to execute the entire suite of pre- and post-processors.

FEATURES

CALPUFF View Key Features

Impeccably designed to streamline all aspects of model setup, execution, and analysis.

Processing

Parallel CALMET

Utilize multiple CPU cores to significantly accelerate computational speed, processing large datasets efficiently and reducing simulation time.

Imagery

Lakes Tile Maps

Automatically download and import high-resolution satellite and street map imagery directly into your projects for precise source placement.

Visualization

Plume Animation

Play and record dynamic plume animations highlighting pollutant dispersion over time in sync with wind patterns.

GIS Export

Export to Google Earth

Export buildings, sources, receptors, and pollutant contours into an immersive 3D environment for better decision-making.

Puff Tracking

Puff Tracking Animations

Analyze how pollutant plumes travel and disperse across specific terrains with intuitive overlays on satellite imagery.

Terrain

Auto Terrain & Land Use

Automated download for NED, SRTM, and USGS DEM data ensures flexibility and accuracy in your environmental modeling.

ADDITIONAL TOOLS

Everything You Need To Succeed

Met Pre-Processors

Runs SMERGE, METSCAN, READ62, PXTRACT, and PMERGE. Download files automatically from WebMET.

3D Visualization

Complete 3D visualization of sources, buildings, wind field, and results in context with terrain.

CALPUFF Wizards

Step-by-step graphical Wizards ensure you never miss required information during model setup.

Fully Integrated GUI

Unified tools for drawing, running, and automated contouring/posting of results.

Sloped Roof Tool

Automatically create building tiers to simulate sloped roofs for accurate downwash modeling.

Report Templates

Ready-to-use professional templates with company logos and project specific information.

ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION

Empowering Air Quality Professionals

Included with every software license.

Software Updates

Includes 1 year of world-class technical support and updates.

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Support & Resources

Access to tutorials, user guides, and our expert support team.

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Integrated Data

Download tile maps and NED terrain data directly within the UI.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Specifications

CALPUFF View is an interface for Lakes Environmental’s CALPUFF modeling system. See below the technical specifications for this model:

Model Name CALPUFF
Model Type Non-steady state Gaussian Puff model
Range 200-300km from the source
Time Step 1-hour (Version 5.8), Variable down to the second (Version 6 & Version 7)
Terrain Elevated, processed by TERREL
Building Downwash Modeled by BPIP or BPIP-PRIME
Source Types Point, area, volume, line, flare (V7 only), road (V7 only)
Meteorology Hourly surface, upper air and precipitation data and/or prognostic data (e.g. MM5 or WRF)
Wind Field Three dimensional
Release Types Buoyant or neutrally buoyant plumes
Emission Types Constant or time-varying, planned or fugitive
Atmospheric Chemistry MESOPUFF II, RIVAD/ARM3, SOA, Radiological decay, ISORROPIA, and user-specified transformation rates
REQUIREMENTS

System Requirements

OS Windows 10 or 11 (32/64-bit)
Processor 1 GHz or faster
Disk Space 20 GB available space
RAM 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
EXPERT SERVICES

Professional Solutions & Support

Met Data Services

High-quality data processing for AERMOD and CALPUFF models worldwide.

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CALPUFF.org

The official, Lakes-owned resource for atmospheric dispersion modeling globally.

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Training

Extensive training incorporating hands-on instruction and research.

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Custom IT Solutions

Leveraging advanced technologies to deliver unique environmental solutions.

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