Summary of the 19-Th NATO/CCMS International Technical Meeting (ITM) Round Table Discussion on the Harmonization of Atmospheric Dispersion Models

Abstract

Research groups have recognized a need for devising a means for sharing of information of new approaches to atmospheric dispersion modeling and model evaluation. Responding to this need, a meeting was convened on June 13, 1991 by the Institute of Prospective Technical Studies at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) at Ispra, Italy. Following a brief review of current developments and practices in dispersion modeling and a discussion of views on harmonization, it was agreed by the participants of the meeting that a ‘Round Table’ discussion followed by a series of workshops would foster the desired sharing of information and provide a basis for developing an approach towards harmonization. The Round Table discussion was held on October 2, 1991 at the 19-th NATO/CCMS Conference on Atmospheric Dispersion. Approximately 50 scientists involved with various aspects of air quality assessment from over 15 countries participated in the Round Table discussion.