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Which shape does a Gaussian plume model assume for the concentration?

  • A.A uniform distribution across the whole width of the plume, with a sharp boundary at the edges of the region
  • B.An exponential decay
  • C.A distribution that becomes progressively more skewed with distance as the larger eddies deform the plume shape
  • D.A normal distribution in the crosswind and vertical directions

Answer: D

The model assumes the concentration is normally distributed about the plume centreline in both the crosswind and the vertical, with standard deviations that grow with downwind distance. Reflection at the ground and at the mixing height is handled by image sources. Real plumes are skewed in convective conditions, which is a recognised limitation the newer models address. A limit that survives making every external component ideal is an intrinsic one, and worth knowing for that reason.

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