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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2017
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2017
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One of the factors recognized as affecting the dispersion of landfill odors off-site
are complex meteorological conditions. A major issue is lack of consistent means to
identify the odors and their intensity. The aim of this research was to investigate the
influence of meteorological parameters (temperature, humidity, pressure, wind direction,
wind speed, precipitation accumulation and weather conditions) on the frequency of odor
complaints from nearby neighborhoods. Methods involved collection of ten years of data
on odor complaints and weather conditions to determine if there were commonalities.
Sophisticated statistical analyses employed did not reveal any relationships between odor
complaints and weather alone. Need for substantial improvement of detailed information
is recognized. To help identify the factors that influence odor complaints- a revised odor
complaint form, along with operational adjustments, were recommended. An “Odor Threat Assessment Level” is proposed to assist landfill site personnel in managing daily
operations, based on weather conditions.
are complex meteorological conditions. A major issue is lack of consistent means to
identify the odors and their intensity. The aim of this research was to investigate the
influence of meteorological parameters (temperature, humidity, pressure, wind direction,
wind speed, precipitation accumulation and weather conditions) on the frequency of odor
complaints from nearby neighborhoods. Methods involved collection of ten years of data
on odor complaints and weather conditions to determine if there were commonalities.
Sophisticated statistical analyses employed did not reveal any relationships between odor
complaints and weather alone. Need for substantial improvement of detailed information
is recognized. To help identify the factors that influence odor complaints- a revised odor
complaint form, along with operational adjustments, were recommended. An “Odor Threat Assessment Level” is proposed to assist landfill site personnel in managing daily
operations, based on weather conditions.
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Form
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189 p.
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FA00004947
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2017
Date Created Backup
2017
Date Text
2017
Date Created (EDTF)
2017
Date Issued (EDTF)
2017
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FAU
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FA00004947
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Attributed name: Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
Person Preferred Name
Vidovic, Mateja
author
Graduate College
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189 p.
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Meteorological Conditions Affecting the Dispersion of Landfill Odor Complaints
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2017
2017
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
Meteorological Conditions Affecting the Dispersion of Landfill Odor Complaints
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Meteorological Conditions Affecting the Dispersion of Landfill Odor Complaints