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Endnotes
1 Source: Envirosuite.com
2 WRF is a numerical weather prediction (NWP) system designed to serve both atmospheric research and
operational forecasting needs. NWP refers to the simulation and prediction of the atmosphere with a
computer model, and WRF is a set of software for this – Source: Wikipedia
3 CALMET (currently developed by Exponent, Inc.) is a diagnostic meteorological model which reconstructs
the 3D wind and temperature fields starting from meteorological measurements, orography and land use
data – Source: https:// www .enviroware .com/ calmet/
4 CALPUFF is an advanced, integrated Lagrangian puff modelling system for the simulation of atmospheric
pollution dispersion – Source: Wikipedia
5 Source: Envirosuite.com
6 Assembly Bill (AB) 617 is a California state bill that encompasses new stipulations on nonvehicular air
pollution: criteria on air pollutants and toxic air contaminants.
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