In order to perform dispersion calculations which are discussed in the air quality modeling section, it is important for one to understand meteorological aspects of air pollution. In this section basic concepts of meteorology are discussed for solving and understanding air pollution problems. The chapter is divided into four major sections:

    atmospheric thermodynamics

    atmospheric stability

    boundary layer development

    effect of meteorology on plume dispersion.

For in-depth information and some fascinating trivia on atmospheric phenomena go to "http://www.vol.it/UK/EN/SCIENCE/METEOROLOGY/"

The site also includes important links to various weather forecasting and meteorological institutions all over.