What Dispersion Modeling Software Does Providence-Oris Offer?

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Providence-Oris sells a focused catalog of air dispersion modeling tools rather than a single all-in-one platform. The lineup splits into two groups: a core modeling suite and a set of small utility programs that prepare or convert input data. If you already know which regulatory model you need to run, you can buy just the matching tool; if you want an integrated environment, the BEEST Suite is the umbrella product. The site also lists free software trials and webinars, so you can evaluate before committing.

Core modeling products

Product What it is for Pricing signal on site
BEEST Suite The bundled modeling environment; the "suite" framing suggests it collects the modeling tools under one product line Not stated in the captured page content
AERMOD Wizard AERMOD modeling work, including advanced AERMOD use cases referenced in the training catalog $345.00–$690.00 (price range, multiple variants)
AerScreen for Windows Screening-level air quality modeling on Windows Not stated in the captured page content
Screen3 for Windows Screen3 screening modeling on Windows Not stated in the captured page content
1-Hour Modeling Short-term (1-hour) modeling work Not stated in the captured page content

AERMOD Wizard is the only product with a visible price range and selectable variants, so it is the one to check first if budget is your deciding factor. The other products are listed as catalog items without prices in the captured content, which means you need to open the individual product pages or the checkout to see current figures.

Utility tools that support modeling runs

These are not dispersion models themselves. They handle the data-prep steps that feed a model run:

  • Surface Files Converter — $40.00, described as a one-time purchase, licensed for one individual. Converts surface data files.
  • IGRA Files Extractor — $40.00, also a one-time purchase for one individual. Extracts IGRA (upper-air) files.
  • Meteorological Data — listed as a service/product area, relevant because AERMOD and similar models need processed met data.

Both converters are cheap, single-purpose purchases. If your bottleneck is getting raw meteorological or surface files into the right format, these are the low-cost entry point; if your bottleneck is running the model itself, you need AERMOD Wizard or the BEEST Suite.

Training and consulting that sit alongside the software

The software catalog is paired with services, which matters if you are buying for a team rather than an individual:

  • Training — AERMOD Modeling, Advanced AERMOD, and Air Permitting courses, plus on-site training on request and webinars.
  • Group discount — Save $100 per person when registering more than one person for AERMOD training courses, using discount code 100TRAINING.
  • Consulting — one-on-one work with their experts, plus custom software solutions and BeestXpress.
  • State Guidelines — a consolidated reference for modeling guidelines across the United States.

For a single analyst who already knows AERMOD, the software plus a converter is usually enough. For a team new to permitting work, the training discount and the state guidelines page are the practical add-ons.

How to evaluate before buying

The site states that free software trials and software webinars are available, and that "All Providence/Oris software may be downloaded." The concrete path:

  1. Start a free trial or join a webinar for the product matching your model (AERMOD Wizard for AERMOD work, AerScreen or Screen3 for screening).
  2. Confirm the variant you need on the AERMOD Wizard product page, since it has multiple options in the $345–$690 range.
  3. For the $40 converters, note the license term: one-time purchase, one individual per purchase.
  4. If more than one person needs training, apply code 100TRAINING at registration to take $100 off each additional seat.

The main gap to watch: the captured page does not show prices for BEEST Suite, AerScreen, Screen3, or 1-Hour Modeling, and does not state whether trials are time-limited or feature-limited. Check the individual product pages or the checkout for current pricing and trial terms before deciding.