TABLE 2.

Parameters used in the simulation for estimating the emission rate E, comparing values between Miller et al. (Skagit Valley Event) and our case (Courtroom Event)

Parameter	Value (Skagit Valley)	Value (Courtroom)	Distribution	Source
Probability of infection, p [%]	53–87	33–44	Uniform	Reported attack rate 36
Breathing rate Qb [m3 h−1]	0.65–1.38	0.32–0.76	Uniform	37
Loss rate due to ventilation, λv [h−1]	0.3–1.0	0.23 (closed windows)
1.25 (open windows)	Uniform	Measured value
Loss rate due to surface deposition, λdep [h−1]	0.3–1.5	0.3–1.5	Uniform	38
Loss rate due to virus inactivation, k [h−1]	0–0.63	0.26–1.08	Uniform	25
Room volume, V [m3]	810	150	Constant	Measured value
Duration of exposure [h]	2.5	3	Constant	Reported values (hearing's minutes)