Sensitivity of predicted bioaerosol exposure from open windrow composting facilities to ADMS dispersion model parameters

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dc.contributor.authorDouglas, Philippa
dc.contributor.authorTyrrel, Sean
dc.contributor.authorKinnersley, Robert P.
dc.contributor.authorWhelan, M. J.
dc.contributor.authorLonghurst, Philip J.
dc.contributor.authorWalsh, K.
dc.contributor.authorPollard, Simon J. T.
dc.contributor.authorDrew, Gillian H.
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-22T12:44:27Z
dc.date.available2016-11-22T12:44:27Z
dc.date.issued2016-10-13
dc.description.abstractBioaerosols are released in elevated quantities from composting facilities and are associated with negative health effects, although dose-response relationships are not well understood, and require improved exposure classification. Dispersion modelling has great potential to improve exposure classification, but has not yet been extensively used or validated in this context. We present a sensitivity analysis of the ADMS dispersion model specific to input parameter ranges relevant to bioaerosol emissions from open windrow composting. This analysis provides an aid for model calibration by prioritising parameter adjustment and targeting independent parameter estimation. Results showed that predicted exposure was most sensitive to the wet and dry deposition modules and the majority of parameters relating to emission source characteristics, including pollutant emission velocity, source geometry and source height. This research improves understanding of the accuracy of model input data required to provide more reliable exposure predictions.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationDouglas P, Tyrrel SF, Kinnersley RP, et al., (2016) Sensitivity of predicted bioaerosol exposure from open windrow composting facilities to ADMS dispersion model parameters. Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 184, Issue 2, December 2016, pp. 448-455en_UK
dc.identifier.cris15486250
dc.identifier.issn0301-4797
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.10.003
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/10998
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherElsevieren_UK
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectSensitivity analysisen_UK
dc.subjectADMSen_UK
dc.subjectBioaerosolen_UK
dc.subjectComposten_UK
dc.subjectDispersion modellingen_UK
dc.titleSensitivity of predicted bioaerosol exposure from open windrow composting facilities to ADMS dispersion model parametersen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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