Flow and dispersion in the atmospheric boundary layer
Event details
| Date | 06.02.2009 |
| Hour | 11:00 |
| Speaker | Lionel Soulhac (University lecturer, LMFA, Ecole Centrale de Lyon) |
| Location |
GRC0 01
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| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
The study of flow and dispersion within the atmospheric boundary layer is of main importance in several environmental problems : urban air quality associated with traffic and industrial emissions, accidental releases of toxic materials due to industrial activity or transport of hazardous materials, deliberate releases due to terrorist attacks. The atmospheric group of the Ecole Centrale de Lyon works on different subjects relative to atmospheric boundary layer :
• Flow and dispersion around buildings or groups of buildings, particularly in the context of urban areas
• Concentration fluctuations for continuous and instantaneous releases
• Stable and convective boundary layer
These processes are studied using an association of theoretical, experimental (atmospheric wind tunnel) and numerical approaches. The group has also developed some operational models used in several cities to study urban air quality. The presentation will give an overview of these different research activities.
Practical information
- General public
- Free
Contact
- Prof. Marc Parlange