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. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_38061 |
| Contributors | Vidovic, Mateja (author), Meeroff, Daniel E. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering |
| Publisher | Florida Atlantic University |
| Source Sets | Florida Atlantic University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text |
| Format | 189 p., application/pdf |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author, with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder., http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
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