On the identification of the contribution of several pollutant sources from local

Abstract

In the present article we discuss the pollution dispersion problem from a mixed juridical scientific technological point of view, where the principal interest lies in the pertinent question, how to transform model simulation and analysis tools into an operational tool. One evaluation method relevant for control, planning, licensing and commissioning of installations that are the origin of pollution is discussed, where observational shortcomings and the role of model simulations are addressed. We briefly review deterministic and stochastic models, complement it by some aspects concerning the pollution problem in the context of urban growth and indicate the necessity for a symbiosis of legislation and scientific-technical measures. A method is proposed that allows to optimise monitoring as well as simulations combined by mutual feedback in order to create a reliable base for decisions in the context of legal actions. The authors of the present article are aware that the presented discussion is only one step in a direction where legislation and the scientific and technological sector work hand in hand in order to make progress on the subject.