On a least-squares finite element method for advective transport in air pollution modeling

Laura L. Burrell, Li Q. Tang, Tate T.H. Tsang

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Abstract

A least-squares finite element method (LSFEM) is used for the numerical solution of the advective transport of pollutants. Unlike many finite element methods, LSFEM does not involve any tuning parameter or intrinsic time function. Furthermore, LSFEM leads to a symmetric, positive-definite linear system of equations. The standard rotating cone problem and a rotating puff in a parabolic angular velocity flow field are used to test the least-squares finite element method. The results demonstrate that the least-squares finite element method is a promising approach for the advective transport of pollutants.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1425-1439
Number of pages15
JournalAtmospheric Environment
Volume29
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1995

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Acknowledgements--This work was partially supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant No. ASC-8811171; NSF/KY EPSCoR program). L. Burrell was supported by fellowships from the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation.

Keywords

  • Least-squares finite element method
  • advective transport
  • air pollution modeling
  • filtering procedures

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Environmental Science
  • Atmospheric Science

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