Lakes Environmental e-Newsletter
In this issue:
- News & Events
- Upcoming Courses
- Modeling Tip: Compatibility of Some US EPA Models with 64-Bit Operating Systems
- Articles
- Upcoming Conferences & Trade Shows
News & Events
AERMOD View Version 6.8 Released
Lakes Environmental is pleased to announce the release of AERMOD ViewTM 6.8 on February 15, 2011.
New features included in this release are:
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For a detailed list of new features available in Version 6.8, please check out our latest release notes.
If you are currently in maintenance for AERMOD View and did not receive an email regarding this update, please contact us at support@webLakes.com.
If you are a user of AERMOD View but are no longer in maintenance please contact LakesSoftware@webLakes.com to find out how you can begin using AERMOD View Version 6.8!
US EPA AERMOD Beta Released to US EPA Regional Offices
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In December 2010, the US EPA released a beta version of the AERMOD model to US EPA Regional Offices for review. This release fully supports the new 1-hr NO2 and 24-hr PM2.5 NAAQS (National Ambient Air Quality Standards) as well as bug fixes within the Plume Volume Molar Ratio Method. It is anticipated that this beta version will be released to the public through the EPA’s SCRAM website shortly. Lakes Environmental expects to be releasing AERMOD View Version 7.0 shortly after the US EPA releases the AERMOD model to the general public. |
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3-Day AERMOD Course in São Paulo, Brazil – July 11-13, 2011
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Lakes Environmental and SECA (our Brazilian distributor) are pleased to announce a new course in Brazil. The 3-Day AERMOD training will be in São Paulo from July 11 to 13, 2011. Registration options for this course are:
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The presentation of the course will be in Portuguese while all course materials such as slides, course notes and case studies will be in English.
If you are interested in registering for this AERMOD course, please contact Silvio de Oliveira of SECA at silvoliv@uol.com.br.
Further details including course venue and registration form can be found on our website.
Additional 2011 Courses Announced!
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Lakes Environmental has recently announced the remainder of their 2011 courses (see table below). On-site courses are also available for any company that wishes to provide customized training for their employees. These courses can be tailored to suit the needs and skill level of your employees. For more information on on-site training or to request a quote for corporate training, please contact us at training@weblakes.com. |
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Upcoming Courses
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Course |
Location |
Registration |
Feb 28-Mar 1, 2011 |
Full |
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Mar 2-4, 2011 |
Full |
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Mar 14-15, 2011 |
Hyderabad, India |
Full |
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Apr 11-12, 2011 |
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Apr 13-15, 2011 |
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May 16-17, 2011 |
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Jun 6-7, 2011 |
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Jul 11-13, 2011 |
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Oct 3-4, 2011 |
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Oct 17-18, 2011 |
Barcelona - Spain |
Registration Coming Soon! |
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Nov 17-18, 2011 |
For more information on the above courses, including registration information, location, and course outlines, please visit our web site: https://www.weblakes.com/courses.html.
Modeling Tip
Compatibility of Some US EPA Models with 64-Bit Operating Systems
With the introduction of 64-bit processors and operating systems, some official US EPA model executables are no longer compatible with newer versions of Windows. These incompatibilities are present if the executable was originally compiled as a 16-bit application instead of a 32-bit application.
The table below lists some of the US EPA air dispersion models and their compatibility with 64-bit operating systems:
Model |
Version |
US EPA Executable Type |
Description and Remarks |
ISCST3 |
02035 |
16-bit |
The original US EPA executable (ISCST3.EXE) is not compatible with 64-bit operating systems (O.S.). Users of AERMOD View have access to the 32-bit recompiled executable (compatible with 64-bit O.S.) from the Preferences dialog (ISCST3_Lakes_32bit_02035.exe). Info about the ISCST3 model: https://www.weblakes.com/products/aermod/specs.html |
ISC-PRIME |
04269 |
32-bit |
This executable is compatible with 64-bit O.S. The ISC-PRIME model is available under the AERMOD View interface. Info about the ISC-PRIME model: https://www.weblakes.com/products/aermod/specs.html |
AERMOD |
09292 |
32-bit |
Although the original US EPA executable (AERMOD.EXE) is a 32-bit executable, this executable is not able to run in some Windows 7, 64-bit O.S. Users of AERMOD View can select, from the Preferences dialog, a recompiled alternative version that will run in all Windows 7, 64-Bit O.S. (AERMOD_EPA_Win7_Comp.exe). Info about the AERMOD model: https://www.weblakes.com/products/aermod/specs.html |
SLAB |
Dated: Sep/20/1990 |
16-bit |
Download FREE of charge, the 32-bit SLAB.EXE version, recompiled by Lakes Environmental, from our web site below: https://www.weblakes.com/products/slab/resources.html SLAB View is Lakes Environmental’s interface for the SLAB model. Info about the SLAB model: https://www.weblakes.com/products/slab/specs.html |
CALINE4 |
Dated: Nov/07/1991 |
16-bit |
This executable is not compatible with 64-bit operating systems (O.S.). Users of CALRoads View have access to the 32-bit version (compatible with 64-bit O.S.) under the Preferences dialog (CALINE4_w32.exe). The CALINE4 model is available under CALRoads View from Lakes Environmental. Info about the CALINE4 model: https://www.weblakes.com/products/calroads/specs.html |
CAL3QHC and CAL3QHCR |
04244 |
32-bit |
These two executables are compatible with 64-bit O.S. The CAL3QHC and CAL3QHCR models are available under CALRoads View from Lakes Environmental. Info about the CAL3QHC and CAL3QHCR models: https://www.weblakes.com/products/calroads/specs.html |
Submit Your Modeling Tip Today!
We are currently accepting submissions for the Monthly Modeling Tip section that appears in our newsletters. If you have a modeling tip that may benefit our readers, please send it to us at support@weblakes.com. Your name and the name of your organization will appear below the tip providing you with an opportunity for increased exposure.
Articles
B.C., Washington State Sign Climate Action Partnerships
WASHINGTON - February 2, 2011 - A pair of climate action agreements between B.C. and Washington state will strengthen cross-border efforts to reduce carbon pollution while advancing the low- carbon economy.
B.C. Minister of State for Climate Action John Yap and Washington Department of Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant signed agreements on limiting carbon emissions from government operations and promoting awareness of the impacts of sea level rise on coastal areas.
EPA Proposes to Retain National Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide / Air Monitoring Revisions Would Ensure People are Protected
WASHINGTON - January 31, 2011 - After a careful review of the best available science, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to keep the current national air quality standards for carbon monoxide (CO), while taking steps to gather additional data through more focused monitoring. The science shows that the current standards will protect people, especially those susceptible to health problems associated with breathing CO from the outdoor air. CO can cause harmful health effects by reducing oxygen delivery to the body’s organs (like the heart and brain) and tissues. At extremely high levels, CO can cause death.
Experts Selected to Lead Oil Sands Monitoring
EDMONTON - January 27, 2011 - Twelve independent experts from across North America have been chosen to help create a world-class environmental monitoring system for Alberta’s oil sands.
“I am committed to ensuring we have a robust, credible, and transparent environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system in the province, beginning with the oil sands region,” said Rob Renner, Minister of Environment. “This extremely accomplished group of individuals, who have significant experience and wide-ranging expertise, will deliver on this important initiative.”
Leading the panel as co-chairs are Hal Kvisle and Howard Tennant. Both have extensive leadership experience. Kvisle is the former president and CEO of TransCanada Corporation, and Tennant is the former president and vice-chancellor of the University of Lethbridge. The remaining panel members represent a broad range of expertise from the scientific, academic, public administration, regulatory, and health fields.
Governments Work Together to Address Climate Change
January 7, 2011 - The governments of Canada and Ontario are addressing climate change together through the announcement of joint funding for the Ontario Regional Adaptation Collaborative (Ontario RAC), a series of projects to help communities adapt to climate change. The three-year initiative is aimed at helping decision-makers in Ontario better prepare for extreme weather impacts.
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources stated that Natural Resources Canada provided $3.3 million of the $6.8 million in funding for the Ontario RAC. One goal of the collaborative is to help municipalities apply climate change considerations to decisions about water supplies or infrastructure, for example, in building code standards and water engineering practices.
Upcoming Conferences & Trade Shows
Date |
Conference |
Location |
Mar 8-10, 2011 |
Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America |
Tampa, FL, USA |
Mar 14-19, 2011 |
Conference on Air Quality and Climate 2011 |
Kona, HI, USA |
Mar 22-24, 2011 |
AMERICANA 2011 |
Montreal, QC, Canada |
May 11-12, 2011 |
33rd Motorship Propulsions and Emissions Conference |
Copenhagen, Denmark |
May 16-18, 2011 |
CANECT 2011 |
Toronto, ON, Canada |
May 29-31, 2011 |
Gulf Environment Forum 2011 |
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
Jun 14-16, 2011 |
GLOBE Costa Rica 2011 |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Jun 21-24, 2011 |
A&WMA's 104th Annual Conference & Exhibition |
Orlando, FL, USA |
Sep 19-21, 2011 |
19th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution |
Malta |
About this Newsletter
This newsletter contains information gleaned from various sources on the web, with complete links to the sources cited. Organizations cited are in no way affiliated with Lakes Environmental Software.
Lakes Environmental Software is a leading environmental IT company that offers a complete line of air dispersion modeling, risk assessment, emissions inventory, and emergency release software as well as training and custom software services. With satisfied users located around the globe, Lakes Environmental Software will continue to revolutionize the environmental software field.
For more information please visit our web site at: www.weblakes.com. You may also contact us by phone at (519) 746-5995 or by fax at (519)746-0793.
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