International Handbook on the Assessment of Odour Exposure using Dispersion Modelling
More than 50 experts from many different countries, including scientists, consultants, public officials, and other stakeholders, have collaborated to produce the world’s first handbook dedicated to assessing odour exposure through dispersion modelling. This handbook is designed to bridge the gap in existing guidelines for odour management and dispersion modelling.
One of the contributors is our odour consultant Heike Hauschildt. She is an Olfasense specialist in dispersion modeling, as well as weather sensor and data services, and has completed numerous international environmental projects in various sectors. Since 2019, Heike has been an approved auditor of the German accreditation body DAkkS for odour sampling, measurement, and modelling.
The handbook provides a valuable resource for professionals globally engaged in odour exposure assessment and includes seven specialised chapters to delve into every aspect of odour modelling:
- Terms, Definitions, Abbreviations and Symbols
- Meteorology
- Sources and Emissions Characterisation
- Dispersion Algorithms
- Output Dose-Response
- Other Approaches
- Reporting
It is accessible through the Environmental International Society of Odour Managers website.
Looking to understand how odours and air pollutants disperse into the atmosphere? Our Olfasense team can help! Contact us via envi@olfasense.com to learn more. Our Olfasense consultants have extensive experience with a wide range of odour dispersion models, including conventional Gaussian models (e.g. Aermod, ADMS), and more advanced ‘puff’ and ‘particle’ dispersion modelling techniques (e.g. Austal, CALPUFF). We can help ensure environmental soundness by assessing odour impact, measuring compliance, and optimizing odour control strategies for your site.
