AUSPLUME - air modelling software for industry
AUSPLUME is the EPA approved air dispersion model for modelling emissions of wastes to air. AUSPLUME must be used in accordance with the requirements set out in the State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management) Schedule C.
AUSPLUME Version 6.0 is the current EPA approved regulatory model.
For copies of AUSPLUME (for Windows) and any further information please contact:
Environmental Assessments
EPA Victoria
Ernest Jones Drive
Macleod VIC 3085
Telephone: (03) 84582304
Send an email (for technical enquiries).
The AUSPLUME package includes:
- the AUSPLUME Windows-based software
- two meteorological data files
- sample input and output files
- sample background files.
AUSPLUME runs under Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP.
Note: The only significant difference between AUSPLUME version 6 and the previous version (version 5.4) is an improved ability to predict the ground level impact of emissions from stacks more than 100 metres tall. Current users of Ausplume version 5.4 will be able to upgrade to version 6 by downloading the following patch:
- Version 6 Upgrade Patch for existing version 5.4 users (3020KB or 3.02MB)
Air quality summary
Monday 23 November 2009: Summary for the 24 hours to 9 AM: VERY GOOD air quality in Melbourne and Geelong, and GOOD air quality in Latrobe Valley.
Forecast: GOOD to VERY GOOD air quality is expected in Melbourne today [Monday]