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decomposition method (Moreira et al., 2005, 2006, 2009). Chapter 8 describes the
Lagrangian stochastic dispersion models with applications for airborne dispersion in
the ABL (Anfossi et al., 1997, 2006). Chapter 9 deals with the large eddy simulation
(LES) of dispersion within ABLs using the Lagrangian and the Eulerian approaches
(Rizza et al., 2003, 2006). Chapter 10 describes the modelling of photochemical air
pollution for better air quality management (Borrego et al., 2000; Monteiro et al.,
2005). Finally, Chapter 11 describes the analysis of the transport of a trace gas (CO 2 )
at the global scale and overviews the inverse-problem techniques for deducing emissions from known concentrations (Enting, 2002, 2008).
The book is of interest for the entire boundary-layer meteorology and atmospheric
turbulence communities, including both students and researchers, especially those
interested in the nature, theory, and modeling of air pollution. For a deeper acquaintance with these fi elds, we recommend the following monographs and collections of
papers on boundary-layer meteorology: Sorbjan (1989), Zilitinkevich (1991), Garratt
(1992), Kraus and Businger (1994), Holtslag and Duynkerke (1998), Kantha and Clyson
(2000), Baklanov and Grisogono (2007); turbulent diffusion: (Pasquill and Smith,
1983; Arya, 1999); and air pollution (Seinfeld and Pandis, 2006; Jacobson, 2005).
A. A. Baklanov
S. M. Joffre
S. S. Zilitinkevich
REFERENCES
Anfossi, D., Ferrero, E., Tinarelli, G., and Alessandrini, S., 1997: A simplifi ed version of
the correct boundary conditions for skewed turbulence in Lagrangian particle models.
Atmospheric Environment, 31, 301–308.
Anfossi, D., Alessandrini, S., Trini Castelli, S., Ferrero, E., Oettl, D., and Degrazia, G., 2006:
Tracer dispersion simulation in low wind speed conditions with a new 2-D Langevin
equation system. Atmospheric Environment, 40, 7234–7245.
Arya, S.P., 1999: Air Pollution Meteorology and Dispersion. Oxford University Press, New
York, 310 pp.
Baklanov, A. and Grisogono B. (Eds.) 2007: Atmospheric Boundary Layers: Nature, Theory
and Application to Environmental Modelling and Security. Springer, Berlin, Germany,
248 pp., ISBN: 978-0-387-74318-9.
Borrego, C., Gomes, P., Barros, N., and Miranda, A.I., 2000: Importance of handling organic atmospheric pollutants for assessing air quality. Journal of Chromatography A, 889, 271–279.
Brimblecombe, P. and Grossi, C.M., 2005: Aesthetic thresholds and blackening of stone buildings. Science of the Total Environment, 349, 175–189.
Canuto, V.M., Chen, Y., Howard, A.M., and Esau, I.N., 2008: Stably stratifi ed fl ows: A model
with no Ri(cr). Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 65, 2437–2447.
Chen, F., Tewari, M., Kusaka, H., and Warner, T.L., 2006: Current status of urban modelling in
the community. Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model. Sixth AMS Symposium
on the Urban Environment, Atlanta, GA, January 2006.
COST-715: Fisher, B., Joffre, S., Kukkonen, J., Piringer, M., Rotach, M., and Schatzmann,
(Eds.), 2005: COST 715 Final Report: Meteorology Applied to Urban Air Pollution
Problems. Demetra Ltd Publ., Bulgaria, 276 pp., ISBN 954-9526-30-5.
COST-728: Baklanov, A., Grimmond, S., Mahura, A., and Athanassiadou, M. (Eds.), 2009:
Meteorological and Air Quality Models for Urban Areas. Springer, Berlin, Germany,
2009, 140 pp.
© 2010 by Taylor and Francis Group, LLC
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decomposition method (Moreira et al., 2005, 2006, 2009). Chapter 8 describes the
Lagrangian stochastic dispersion models with applications for airborne dispersion in
the ABL (Anfossi et al., 1997, 2006). Chapter 9 deals with the large eddy simulation
(LES) of dispersion within ABLs using the Lagrangian and the Eulerian approaches
(Rizza et al., 2003, 2006). Chapter 10 describes the modelling of photochemical air
pollution for better air quality management (Borrego et al., 2000; Monteiro et al.,
2005). Finally, Chapter 11 describes the analysis of the transport of a trace gas (CO 2 )
at the global scale and overviews the inverse-problem techniques for deducing emissions from known concentrations (Enting, 2002, 2008).
The book is of interest for the entire boundary-layer meteorology and atmospheric
turbulence communities, including both students and researchers, especially those
interested in the nature, theory, and modeling of air pollution. For a deeper acquaintance with these fi elds, we recommend the following monographs and collections of
papers on boundary-layer meteorology: Sorbjan (1989), Zilitinkevich (1991), Garratt
(1992), Kraus and Businger (1994), Holtslag and Duynkerke (1998), Kantha and Clyson
(2000), Baklanov and Grisogono (2007); turbulent diffusion: (Pasquill and Smith,
1983; Arya, 1999); and air pollution (Seinfeld and Pandis, 2006; Jacobson, 2005).
A. A. Baklanov
S. M. Joffre
S. S. Zilitinkevich
REFERENCES
Anfossi, D., Ferrero, E., Tinarelli, G., and Alessandrini, S., 1997: A simplifi ed version of
the correct boundary conditions for skewed turbulence in Lagrangian particle models.
Atmospheric Environment, 31, 301–308.
Anfossi, D., Alessandrini, S., Trini Castelli, S., Ferrero, E., Oettl, D., and Degrazia, G., 2006:
Tracer dispersion simulation in low wind speed conditions with a new 2-D Langevin
equation system. Atmospheric Environment, 40, 7234–7245.
Arya, S.P., 1999: Air Pollution Meteorology and Dispersion. Oxford University Press, New
York, 310 pp.
Baklanov, A. and Grisogono B. (Eds.) 2007: Atmospheric Boundary Layers: Nature, Theory
and Application to Environmental Modelling and Security. Springer, Berlin, Germany,
248 pp., ISBN: 978-0-387-74318-9.
Borrego, C., Gomes, P., Barros, N., and Miranda, A.I., 2000: Importance of handling organic atmospheric pollutants for assessing air quality. Journal of Chromatography A, 889, 271–279.
Brimblecombe, P. and Grossi, C.M., 2005: Aesthetic thresholds and blackening of stone buildings. Science of the Total Environment, 349, 175–189.
Canuto, V.M., Chen, Y., Howard, A.M., and Esau, I.N., 2008: Stably stratifi ed fl ows: A model
with no Ri(cr). Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 65, 2437–2447.
Chen, F., Tewari, M., Kusaka, H., and Warner, T.L., 2006: Current status of urban modelling in
the community. Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model. Sixth AMS Symposium
on the Urban Environment, Atlanta, GA, January 2006.
COST-715: Fisher, B., Joffre, S., Kukkonen, J., Piringer, M., Rotach, M., and Schatzmann,
(Eds.), 2005: COST 715 Final Report: Meteorology Applied to Urban Air Pollution
Problems. Demetra Ltd Publ., Bulgaria, 276 pp., ISBN 954-9526-30-5.
COST-728: Baklanov, A., Grimmond, S., Mahura, A., and Athanassiadou, M. (Eds.), 2009:
Meteorological and Air Quality Models for Urban Areas. Springer, Berlin, Germany,
2009, 140 pp.
© 2010 by Taylor and Francis Group, LLC