Use of a land-use-based emissions inventory in delineating clean-air zones

Abstract

Use of a land-use-based emissions inventory from which air-pollution estimates can be projected was studied. First the methodology used to establish a land-use-based emission inventory is described. Then this inventory is used as input in a simple model that delineates clean air and buffer zones. The model is applied to the town of Burlington, Massachusetts. Conclusions and recommendations are offered for the model's use and for interpretation of its results.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of the conference on metropolitan physical environment

Citation

Fahrer, Victor S.; Peters, Howard A. 1977. Use of a land-use-based emissions inventory in delineating clean-air zones. In: Heisler, Gordon M.; Herrington, Lee P., eds. Proceedings of the conference on metropolitan physical environment; Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-25. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 263-272