The Product 2.3 has developed an interactive and user-friendly dashboard dedicated to simulating and visualising the atmospheric dispersion of particles (e.g. pollutants, accidental releases, hazardous emissions) in the air.
The exploratory environment enables the user to select a point within the basin, configure simulation parameters (the number and dimension of particles and the release area), and observe the temporal evolution of the dispersion as it follows wind. The simulation is based on data based on the wind forecast model developed by UNIGE-DICCA (hourly time resolution, spatial resolution 1.1 km).

Interactive simulation

The exploratory environment allows the user to:

1. Select a point on the map, which represents the emission source;
2. Configure the main parameters of the simulation:
   • Number of particles (default: 100);
   • Release area diameter (default: 20 m);
   • Simulation start time;
3. Start the dispersion model.

The particles are animated over time and move according to the predicted wind field, allowing dynamic observation of transport and dispersion in space.

Application purposes

Predicting the potential pathways and final destinations of atmospheric particles is of significant practical importance. Dispersion modelling supports:

• Risk assessment and emergency response planning
• Evaluation of environmental impacts
• Air quality management
• Industrial safety and regulatory compliance

The ability to visualise how airborne particles may spread under specific meteorological conditions provides valuable insight for decision-makers and stakeholders.

As a territorial reference, the dashboard includes the location of the IPLOM refinery, located in Busalla. This industrial site represents a relevant case study for dispersion analysis, as facilities of this type may involve activities where atmospheric emissions must be carefully monitored and assessed.

The dashboard is therefore an operational tool for exploring atmospheric dispersion forecast scenarios, integrating meteorological modelling and interactive simulation in a single intuitive digital environment.