Statistical Analysis of Wet Loading Models for the Adirondack Park

Abstract

A model for estimating the ionic composition (quality) of rainfall in the Adirondack Park using a Guassian plume model was developed. This model was combined with a quantity model based on loading. The quality model was evaluated using the statistical quality control methods outlined by Demming. The model was then compared to a previously developed model based on the Arithmetic method. Although this model constitutes a second estimate, it does not differ significantly from the Arithmetic method which was used as a first estimate.