Aerodynamic downwash definition

Aerodynamic downwash means the rapid descent of a plume to ground level with little dilution and dispersion due to alteration of background air flow characteristics caused by the presence of buildings or other obstacles in the vicinity of the emission point.

Examples of Aerodynamic downwash in a sentence

  • Aerodynamic downwash caused by buildings and structures in the vicinity of exhaust stacks can lead to an increase in ground level concentrations.

  • On the other hand, the best activity was obtained with the sample pretreated with hydrogen or with the sample pretreated with oxygen and exposed to light.

  • Aerodynamic downwash was simulated following EPA guidance, accounting for the influence of CHERC buildings and structures and the nearby Target Field.

  • This discrepancy is attributed to the fact that the simulations do not accurately account for the presence of the gaskets that are used to seal the adjacent metal plates that comprise the simplified engine.

Related to Aerodynamic downwash

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