RIMPUFF is a local-scale puff diffusion model developed by Risø DTU National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Denmark.
RIMPUFF is in operational use in several European national emergency centres for preparedness and prediction of nuclear accidental releases (RODOS, EURANOS, ARGOS), chemical gas releases (ARGOS), and for airborne Foot-and Mouth Disease virus spread [2] RIMPUFF builds from parameterized formulas for puff diffusion, wet and dry deposition, and gamma dose radiation.
The puff sizes represent instantaneous relative diffusion (no averaging) and is calculated from similarity scaling theory.
Wet and dry deposition is also calculated as a function of local rain intensity and turbulence levels.
For those who are unfamiliar with air pollution dispersion modelling and would like to learn more about the subject, it is suggested that either one of the following books be read: (Click on the blue up arrow to display the text portion relevant to the reference)