Final Technical Report: Development of the DUSTRAN GIS-Based Complex Terrain Model for Atmospheric Dust Dispersion

Allwine, K.J.; Rutz, Frederick C.; Shaw, William J.; Rishel, Jeremy P.; Fritz, Brad G.; Chapman, Elaine G.; Hoopes, Bonnie L.; Seiple, Timothy E.

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“…The dust plume modeling system DUSTRAN was developed under the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) to develop an atmospheric dispersion modeling system to assist the DoD in addressing particulate air quality issues at military training and testing ranges (Allwine et al 2006(Allwine et al , 2007Shaw et al 2008). DUSTRAN is a comprehensive dispersion modeling system consisting of a diagnostic meteorological model, emissions models, and dispersion models that is integrated into the ArcMap Geographical Information System (GIS), commercial software developed by the Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI).…”

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Dust Plume Modeling from Ranges and Maneuver Areas on Fort Bliss and the White Sands Missile Range: Final Report

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Barnard²,

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et al. 2009

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Dust Plume Modeling from Ranges and Maneuver Areas on Fort Bliss and the White Sands Missile Range: Final Report

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“…DUSTRAN was developed under the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) to create an atmospheric dispersion modeling system to assist the DoD in addressing particulate air quality issues at military training and testing ranges (Allwine et al 2004;Allwine et al 2006). DUSTRAN is a comprehensive dispersion modeling system that is integrated into ESRI's ArcMap Geographical Information System (GIS) software.…”

Section: Dustran Modeling Systemmentioning

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Dust Plume Modeling at Fort Bliss: Full Training Scenario

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Rishel²,

Rutz³

et al. 2006

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SummaryThe potential for air-quality impacts from heavy mechanized vehicles operating in the training ranges and on the unpaved main supply routes at Fort Bliss is being investigated. The investigation uses the atmospheric modeling system DUSTRAN to simulate dust emission and dispersion from typical activities occurring on the installation. This report conveys the results of DUSTRAN simulations conducted using a "Full Training" scenario developed by Fort Bliss personnel. The Full Training scenario includes simultaneous off-road activities of two full heavy brigade combat teams (HBCTs) and one HBCT battalion on three training ranges. Simulations were conducted for the 6-day period, April 25-30, 2005, using previously archived meteorological records. Simulation results are presented in the form of 24-hour average PM 10 plots and peak 1-hour PM 10 concentration plots, where the concentrations represent contributions resulting from the specified military vehicular activities, not total ambient PM 10 concentrations.

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“…DUSTRAN was developed under the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) to create an atmospheric dispersion modeling system to assist the DoD in addressing particulate air quality issues at military training and testing ranges (Allwine et al 2004;Allwine et al 2006). Although coupled with a dust-emissions module for simulating emissions from vehicular and windblown dust applications (hence the name DUSTRAN-short for dust transport), DUSTRAN can be used more generally to simulate the downwind transport, diffusion, and deposition of any particulate or gaseous species.…”

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Using DUSTRAN to Simulate Fog-Oil Dispersion and Its Impacts on Local Insect Populations at Ft. Hood: Final Report

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SummarySmokes and obscurants (S&O) are important screening agents used during military training exercises on many military installations. Although the use of S&O is subject to environmental laws, the fate and effects of S&O on natural habitats are not well documented. One particular concern is the impact S&O may have on local insect populations, which can be important components of terrestrial food chains of endangered species. Fog-oil (FO) is an S&O that is of particular concern. An important part of assessing potential ecosystem impacts is the ability to predict downwind FO concentrations.This report documents the use of the comprehensive atmospheric dispersion modeling system DUST TRANsport (DUSTRAN) to simulate the downwind transport and diffusion of a hypothetical FO release on the U.S. Army installation at Ft. Hood, TX. FO is used as an obscurant during certain training exercises at Ft. Hood, which is home to two endangered migratory avian species-the black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler-from April to August. These birds forage on local insect populations, some of which potentially could be affected by FO releases.Meteorological and source-term inputs required for DUSTRAN are explained, and representative values for the Ft. Hood site are presented. These values are used in simulating a hypothetical FO release. Modeled concentration results are compared with toxicological thresholds developed by project biologists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for certain insect types. Simulated results suggest that FO impacts to specific insect types, if any, will occur very near the source. To further support this finding, the conservative, straight-line Gaussian plume equation is used to estimate maximum downwind distances of possible toxicological effects for common meteorological stability classes. Conservative results indicate that impacts are likely to be within 400 meters of the FO source.Several advanced analysis topics are reviewed that, in conjunction with the DUSTRAN User's Guide (Allwine et al. 2006), can be used to further investigate FO releases and their potential toxicological impacts. Specific guidance is provided on adjusting concentration levels and contour colors within the DUSTRAN modeling system; such functionality can be useful for identifying and plotting lethal-dose concentrations that cause a toxicological response in specific insect types. The "Polygon Layer Creator" utility is introduced and can be used to create polygons (i.e., areas) that represent insect populations for specific insect types. These polygons can be added and displayed within the DUSTRAN modeling system, and the area shared with model-calculated concentration contours can be determined. A sample stepwise procedure for setting up such a query is presented in Appendix B.

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Final Technical Report: Development of the DUSTRAN GIS-Based Complex Terrain Model for Atmospheric Dust Dispersion

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Dust Plume Modeling from Ranges and Maneuver Areas on Fort Bliss and the White Sands Missile Range: Final Report

Dust Plume Modeling from Ranges and Maneuver Areas on Fort Bliss and the White Sands Missile Range: Final Report

Dust Plume Modeling at Fort Bliss: Full Training Scenario

Using DUSTRAN to Simulate Fog-Oil Dispersion and Its Impacts on Local Insect Populations at Ft. Hood: Final Report

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