RLINE Source Type in EPA Air Quality Dispersion Model AERMOD
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-17-0042
Project Abstract:
Quality Models (Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51). The guideline reported on the enhancements to be made to its near-field dispersion model – AERMOD – and that CALINE3 would be replaced by AERMOD as the preferred model for refined transportation project analyses beginning in January 2020. After the removal of CALINE it was Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) priority to make sure the AERMOD was able to accurately predict concentrations in the near road environment for transportation purposes. The Environmental Protection Agency and FHWA collaborated on scientific research and evaluation of the RLINE module for integration into AERMOD.
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$440,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Grant/Contract ID:
- DTFH6117X30023
FHWA Program Area:
- Planning, Environment, and Realty
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Planning, Environment, and Realty / Modeling and Analysis Tools
FHWA Activity:
- Data and Analysis
Project Outcomes/Impact:
In August, 2019, the EPA released an updated version of the AERMOD Modeling System (Version 19191), which includes AERMOD executables, source code, documentation, and test cases. Specifically, for transportation purposes this new version adds the RLINE and RLINEXT source types to the existing LINE/AREA and VOLUME source types.
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Victoria
Last Name:
Martinez
Phone Number:
787-771-2524
Email Address:
Team:
Air Quality and Transportation Conformity Team
Office:
Office of Natural Environment
Office Code:
HEPN-10
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Co-Sponsor
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Co-Sponsor
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Co-Sponsor
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Contact: