ISSN:
1573-2932
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract More than 1400 precipitation samples were collected weekly from 5 sites in Nova Scotia between 1978 and 1987. High concentrations of H+, non-marine SO inf4 sup= (*SO4) and NO inf3 sup- were observed in 1978 and 1986. In 1983, concentrations of all three parameters were the lowest in the data record. Fluctuations in emissions for SO2 are insufficient to account for the variability observed in concentration and deposition values. Mean annual concentrations in 1983 were 13, 16, and 6 ueq L-1 for H+, *SO4, and NO inf3 sup- , respectively. In 1986 the values were 35, 28, and 13 ueq L-1. Concentrations in 1978 were 31, 38, and 16 ueq L-1. Average pH of precipitation was 4.61 during the 10 yr study. The two most acidic years were 1979 (4.47) and 1986 (4.46). In 1983, the average pH was 4.89. The ratio (equivalents) of NO inf3 sup- to *SO4 was 0.41, so most acidity in the precipitation results from H2SO4 However, multiple regression analysis revealed that H+ is more sensitive to changes in NO3-concentrations than *SO4. Ratios of summer (JJA) vs winter (JFM) average concentrations were examined. During summer months, *SO4 and H+ were 1.8 times winter values. Summer to winter ratios for NO inf3 sup- and NH inf4 sup+ were 1.4 and 2.5, respectively.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00192842
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