# CALPUFF ViewTM

Interface for the CALPUFF Air Dispersion Modeling System: CALPUFF, CALMET and CALPOST



## Release Notes

Release Notes – Version 2.2

Release Notes – Version 2.0

Release Notes – Version 1.9

Release Notes – Version 1.7

Lakes Environmental Software Tel: (519) 746-5995 Fax: (519) 746-0793
e-mail: support@weblakes.com

web site: www.weblakes.com

Copyright © 2003-2007 – Lakes Environmental SoftwareCALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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## CALPUFF ViewTM
Version 2.2

Release Notes

June 15, 2007

Topic Feature Description

General Visualization of MM5 and M3D Domains
CALPUFF View can now display the domain extents of any MM5 and M3D data files specified for the pr oject in the graphical area. The MM5/M3D Domain layer is created and is represented in the graphical area as a gray hatched area.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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Geo

Processor Support for Additional Terrain Data Formats
CALPUFF View Geophysical Proces sor now supports the following
terrain data file formats:

• GTOPO30/SRTM30: global terrain data in 30 arc-sec, ~900m resolution (*.hdr)

• SRTM3 Version 2: global terrain data in 3 arc-sec, ~90m resolution (*.hgt). This format is only supported by the Version 6
and the VISTAS version of the CALPUFF model.

• SRTM1 Version 2: terrain data for the US in 1 arc-sec, ~30m resolution (*.hgt). This format is only supported by the Version 6
and the VISTAS version of the CALPUFF model.

SRTM stands for Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission

You can download the above terrain data files, free of charge, from our
web site at:

http://www.weblakes.c om/lakesdem.htmlCALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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Geo

Processor Support for GLCC LULC Global Format
CALPUFF View now supports the Global Land Cover Characterization (GLCC) format version 2 (*.img) which has a ~1km resolution, 30 arc-sec. The GLCC database was developed on a continent-by-c ontinent basis:

Download this data format from our web site at:

http://www.weblakes.com/modeling_data.html

• Africa

• Australia Pacific

• Eurasia (optimized for Asia)

• Eurasia (optimized for Europe)

• North America

• South AmericaCALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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Geo

Processor Cell Face Heights
If you initially created your project in screening mode and want to convert it to the refined mode, you can now easily apply the suggested Cell Face Heights for th e Refined mode by pressing the Suggested Settings button.

General Import Source Descriptio ns from ISC/AERMOD Input Files
The import option was extended to also import source descriptions from the ISC/AERMOD input file. The import option will recognize

** DESCRSRC as the parameter containing the source description.

**************************************** ** AERMOD Source Pathway

****************************************

**

**

SO STARTING

** Source Location   Source ID - Type - X Coord. - Y Coord. ** 

LOCATION STCK1 POINT 439245.000 5298405.000 0.0

** DESCRSRC This is the description for Stack 1CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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General Additional Features for the Backup Option

CALPUFF View now automatically in cludes the geo, met and post folders into the backup file. The new Add Folder button allows you to specify additional folders, including their contents, to be included in the backup.

General Interface Default Options
Newly created projects now have the following default options in
the interface:

• CALPUFF Output Units for Concentration in ug/m**3 and for Deposition in ug/m**2CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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General Set to Max Option

The Set to Max button was implemented on the Computational and Sampling Grid dialogs. This option allows the user to quickly set up these grids to the maximum size allowed. The Domain for the currently specified grid (computational or sampling) is automatically computed and displayed in km. The Met Grid Spacing is also displayed.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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General Run BPIP Option

A shortcut to run BPIP was implemented under the Run button pop-up menu. Additional shortcut s for BPIP were also introduced
under the Run menu.

General Model Version Displayed on the Status Bar
The currently selected CALPUFF model version is now displayed on the status bar in a maroon label. This way, the user is aware which version of the model is being currently used. The model version can be changed from the Preferences dialog.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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Tools New Toolbar Grouping Option

A new option allows toolbar buttons to be grouped together based on common functionality. This allows for simplification of both the

Annotation and Application Toolbars . You can identify the tools that are grouped together with a small arrow on one of the corners
of the tool.

This feature can be turned on or off from the General panel of the
Preferences dialog.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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Tools Clip Region Tools

New rectangular, circular, and polygonal Clip Region tools allow you to clip/mask a section of the graphical area that you do not
wish to show. The Clip Region tools are now available on the

Annotation toolbar.

Tools New Option for the Se lect Tool Pop-Up Menu

A new option available for objects in the drawing area allows you to unselect the object that is currently selected in the drawing

area. The Unselect option is located on the floating menu available when you right-click an object from the drawing area.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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Tools Marker Annotation Coordinates

You can now display the coordinates of any marker placed on the drawing area. The Show Location feature is located in the Marker

Annotation dialog.

CALPOST Detailed Description for CALPOST Contour Plot Results
A more detailed description is no w being placed in the color ramp
for CALPOST contour results.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.2 Release Notes – June 15, 2007

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CALPOST Double-Click to View Plotfiles
The double-click functionality was implemented for the CALPOST Results listed under the navigation tree. Select the CALPOST result to view and double-click on it to display the original
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## CALPUFF ViewTM
Version 2.0

Release Notes

November 14, 2006

Topic Feature Description

Models CALPUFF View Support for Version 6 Models

CALPUFF View Version 2.0 contains the latest model enhancements and updates to the TRC CALPUFF mo deling system (Version 6). The following Version 6 models are supported by CALPUFF View:

♦ CALPUFF - Version 6.112 - April 12, 2006

♦ CALMET - Version 6.211 - April 14, 2006

♦ CALPOST - Version 6.131 - April 10, 2006

General CALPUFF View - Model Preferences
You can now switch seamlessly between the VISTAS Recommended, Version 6 and EPA Approved CALPUFF Models. Model executables are specified in dependently for each setting. This option is available by selecting File | Preferences from the menu and then selecting the Model Version panel.

CALPUFF-Version 6 Models: Download the latest models from TRC’s web site and place the exe files under the Models_6 folder
within the installation folder (C:\Lakes\CALPUFFView\Models_6)

Download CALPUFF-Version 6 Models from TRC Web Site

CALPUFF-VISTAS Models: Download the latest models from TRC’s web site and place the exe files under the Models_V folder
within the installation folder (C:\Lakes\CALPUFFView\Models_V)

Download CALPUFF-VISTAS Mo dels from TRC Web Site

CALPUFF- EPA Approved Models: Download the latest models from TRC’s web site and place the exe files under the Models folder
within the installation folder (C:\Lakes\CALPUFFView\Models)

Download CALPUFF-EPA Approved Models from TRC Web SiteCALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.0 Release Notes – November 14, 2006

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General Checking for All Supported Model Versions
The Models Check tool (select Tool s | Models Check menu option), can test for the availability and correct location of all the model EXE files necessary to run each one of the three supported model

versions:

• EPA Approved (Version 5)

• VISTAS Recommended

• Version 6CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.0 Release Notes – November 14, 2006

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General Cell Face Heights
Cell Face Heights can now be also specified in the Create New CALPUFF View Project Wizard. De fault values are available for both the Refined and the Screening modes.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.0 Release Notes – November 14, 2006

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General Date &Time Selector
An improved Date & Time sele ctor has been implemented in CALPUFF View and CALPUFF 3D to allow time steps less than one
hour.

CALPUFF
CALMET
CALPOST Options (Version 6) Version 6 and VISTAS Model Options
Interface options implemented in CALPUFF View Version 1.9 to support the VISTAS Version of th e models (CALMET, CALPUFF, CALPOST) were also im plemented to support the Version 6 of the models. For a description of these options, please see the Release

Notes for CALPUFF View Version 1.9.

CALPUFF
CALMET
CALPOST Option (Version 6) Run Period Definition
The Run Period Definition options for the Version 6 of the CALMET,
CALPUFF and CALPOST models are now defined by a starting and ending time, rather than a starting time and a run length. A time step of less than one hour (3600 s) is now allowed.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.0 Release Notes – November 14, 2006

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General Date and Time Auto-Fill – Run Period Definition

When a date and/or time is entered into either the CALMET or CALPUFF - Run Information dialog, th is date and/or time will be automatically entered into the other Run Information dialog if these fields were previously empty.

CALMET Option (Version 6) Ocean Land Use Category
When using the Version 6 Models , the ocean land use category may be specified in the CALMET – Mixing Height Parameters dialog.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.0 Release Notes – November 14, 2006

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CALMET Option (Version 6) Relative Humidity Parameters
The option to either use relative humidity parameters from the SURF.DAT file or to use the prognostic relative humidity was implemented under the CALMET – Re lative Humidity dialog. This option is compatible with Version 6 of the CALMET Model.

CALMET Option (Version 6) Multiple MM5 Files
Version 6 of the CALMET Model now accepts multiple consecutive or overlapping MM5/MM4 meteorolog ical data. This option is
available under the CALMET – Wind Field Opti ons dialog.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.0 Release Notes – November 14, 2006

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CALMET Option (Version 6) Debug - Print Distance to Land Output Option
Version 6 of the CALMET model includes the option to print distances to land to an output file. This option was implemented in the CALMET Output Options dialog.

CALPUFF Option (Version 6) Plume Tilt – Plume Rise Option
The Plume Tilt (gravitational settling) option was implemented in the CALPUFF – Plume Rise dialog. This is an option introduced in
Version 6 of the CALPUFF model.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.0 Release Notes – November 14, 2006

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CALPUFF Option (Version 6) Building Downwash Calculated by CALPUFF
Version 6 of the CALPUFF model has the capability of calculating building downwash using either the ISC (Huber-Snyder / Schulman-Scire) or the PRIME method directly. This eliminates the need to run the BPIP program separately.

CALPUFF Option (Version 6) QA Plot File Output Option
Version 6 of the CALPUFF model has the option to output a QA plot file - a standard series of output files (e.g. locations of sources, receptors, grids ...) suitable for plotting. This option was implemented under the CALPUFF Ou tput Options dialog – Binary Files & Debug tab.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 2.0 Release Notes – November 14, 2006

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CALPOST Option (Version 6) New Averaging Period (1-Period)
An averaging period equal in length to the CALPUFF time step is now available in CALPOST Options – Run Information tab. This option is compatible with Version 6 of the CALMET model only.

CALPOST Option (Version 6) One Step ALM The Ammonia Limiting Method in CALPOST may now be completed in a single step.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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## CALPUFF ViewTM
Version 1.9

Release Notes

July 13, 2006

Topic Feature Description

Models CALPUFF – VISTAS Re commended for BART Modeling
The version of the CALPUFF mo deling system recommended by VISTAS (and other Regional Planning Organizations) for Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) analyses is now fully supported in the CALPUFF View interface. Model Versions supported by

CALPUFF View Version 1.9 are:

♦ CALPUFF - Version 5.754 - February 2, 2006

♦ CALMET - Version 5.724 - April 14, 2006

♦ CALPOST - Version 5.6393 - February 2, 2006

Models Model Preferences
You can now switch seamlessly between the VISTAS Recommended and EPA Approved CALPUFF Models – model executables are specified independently for each setting. This option is available by selecting File | Preferences from the menu and then selecting the
Model Version panel.

CALPUFF-VISTAS models: Download the latest models from TRC’s web site and place the exe files under the Models_V folder within the installation folder (C:\Lakes\CALPUFFView\Models_V)

Download CALPUFF-VISTAS Mo dels from TRC Web Site

CALPUFF- EPA Approved models: Download the latest models from TRC’s web site and pl ace the exe files under the Models folder
within the installation folder (C:\Lakes\CALPUFFView\Models)

Download CALPUFF-EPA Approved Models from TRC Web SiteCALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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Graphical
Tool New Eagle Watch View Tool

The Eagle Watch View tool displays a small window showing the full extents of your modeling domain with a red rectangle marking the area that is currently displayed in the main graphical area. In the Eagle Watch View window, you can use the mouse pointer to draw a new rectangle ar ound the area that you would like to zoom in on. This will automatically update the display in the main
window.

Graphical
Tool New Web Annotation Tool

The Web Annotation tool allows you to draw a polar grid with the option to specify rings, rays, and labels at specific distances for annotation purposes only. This annotation tool can be especially useful when used as a scaling tool for graphical visualization of the modeling area and its dimensions.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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Graphical Options Transparency Option for Contours Using Alpha Blending
Alpha Blending has been implemente d to support real transparency of your concentration or terrain contours. You can access this option from the Graphical Options dialog, Levels panel, Shade Style drop-down list box.

Graphical Options New Contour Method – Triangulation
A new contouring method, Triangulation, has been added to the Contour Smoothing options in the Graphical Options dialog. While the contours created by the Triangulation method may not be as smooth as those created by the Resampling method, they may be more representative in some cases.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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Graphical Options New Contour Label Options – Orientation and Spacing
Two new contour label options are available, Orientation and Spacing . You can now specify the orientation angle, as well as the spacing between labels, for contour labels. These options can be
accessed from the Graphical Options dialog, Labelling panel for

concentration or terrain contours.

VISTAS
CALMET Barrier Levels
The VISTAS version of CALMET now includes barriers, which may be
used to limit the influence of an observation.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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VISTAS
CALMET Convective Options
A series of convective options ha ve been introduced in the VISTAS
version of CALMET.

VISTAS
CALMET Overwater Surface Fluxes

New methods for the calculation of overwater surface fluxes have
been introduced in the VISTAS version of CALMET.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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VISTAS
CALPUFF New Met File Format
AERMET tower file has been added as an accepted met file format.

VISTAS
CALPUFF Profile Data file
VISTAS CALPUFF accepts a profile data file to be used in addition to another met file (E.g. CALMET.DAT)CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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VISTAS
CALPUFF Additional Dispersion Options
Dispersion options have been added to the VISTAS CALPUFF, including turbulence data and Lagrangian timescale methods.

VISTAS
CALPUFF Platform Height
The VISTAS version of CALPUFF now contains a platform height parameter for point sources.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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VISTAS
CALPOST Source Contribution Options

The VISTAS version of CALPOST includes source contribution options.

VISTAS
CALPOST New Light Extinction Methods
A seventh method of light extincti on – “use observed weather or prognostic weather information” – has been added to the VISTAS

CALPOST.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.9 Release Notes – July 13, 2006

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VISTAS
CALPOST POSTUTIL TAB
In VISTAS mode, CALPOST contai ns a separate POSTUTIL tab.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.7 Release Notes – Sep 27, 2005

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## CALPUFF ViewTM
Version 1.7

Release Notes

Sep 27, 2005

Topic Feature Description

Installation Default Installation Path
CALPUFF View is now being installed, by default, under C:\Lakes\CALPUFFView instead of C:\CALPUFFView. Tutorial files are also being included with the install.

General Save Project As
CALPUFF View now has a Save Project As feature that allows you to save your current project under another name. You may also choose which files you wish to include in the new project
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BPIP Latest U.S. EPA BPIP PRIME Model

The latest U.S. EPA BPIP mode l (BPIPRRM.EXE dated 04274) is now being included with this version. This latest model allows for an unlimited number of buildings, tiers, stacks, etc.

General Import Sources from Excel Sources can now be imported direct ly from Excel; this includes source parameters and emission rates. The Excel file, SourceParameters.xls, is being supplied in the installation under the folder “Templates”. This file contains the format structure that your Excel file should have in order for CALPUFF View to successfully import sources pa rameters and emissions from your Excel file. See the help files for more information.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.7 Release Notes – Sep 27, 2005

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General Printing to Scale You can now specify the scale of your printouts. Select from a predefined list, or type in the desired scale.

General Coastline Tool An improved coastline tool now maintains land/water color indicators for closed polygons.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.7 Release Notes – Sep 27, 2005

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General Zoom to Overlay Tool A Zoom to Overlay option has been added to the Overlays tab of the Tree View allowing you to zoom to a specified layer.

General Grid Spacing When creating a new project, the computational grid may now be specified with greater accuracy.

General UTM Coordinate Check
UTM coordinates are now checked to ensure they are within a valid range. A warning will be issued if they are not.

General Import From ISC The “Create from ISC input file” tool has an improved ability to import rotated area sources.

CALPOST Run Period Check The run period check in CALPOST has been corrected.

CALPOST Select Tools
New select tools have been a dded to CALPOST to help you enter your data more quickly.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.7 Release Notes – Sep 27, 2005

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CALPOST Monthly Concentrations for Background Extinction The default values for the Monthly Concentration for Background Extinction Coefficients have been changed to zero. In addition, a FLAG Guidance su ggested values button has been
added.

3D View Building Textures BITMAP files for the building textures in 3D View have been
added to the CALPUFF View installation.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.7 Release Notes – Sep 27, 2005

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CALMET Run Period Check The CALPUFF run period is now checked for validity against the CALMET meteorological period.

RAMMET Multi-Year Rammet View Rammet View can now easily process multiple years of data in its completely redesigned interface. You have the option to output a combined multi-year file in addition to individual yearfiles. This avoids the need for multiple runs to create a multiyear file.

Documentation FAQs and References FAQs and reference articles are now available directly from the help menu. The FAQ page will require your user name and password, the references page will not.CALPUFF ViewTM – Version 1.7 Release Notes – Sep 27, 2005

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General Source Check Before running, CALPUFF will now check that all sources are within the computational grid.

Documentation Help File and User’s Guide
The Help File, User’s Guide, and Getting Started guide have been revised and improved.

RAMMET Error Checking
Rammet View now includes a built-in error checker that will search for and identify errors in the meteorological data file that
will cause CALPUFF runs to fail.

General Show Terrain Tool The Show Terrain Tool allows you to easily switch between hiding and viewing th e terrain contours.