ISSN:
1573-2932
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Precipitation samples in Alberta were collected and analyzed monthly from six Alberta Environment stations. Samples were collected with Sangamo samplers and analyzed for the major ions, pH and acidity. The data were tabulated and analyzed for spatial distribution, seasonal variation, temporal trends, ionic character and wet sulphate deposition. The major ionic species in Alberta precipitation are Ca2+, SO inf4 sup2− , NH inf4 sup+ and N0 inf3 sup− . The spatial distribution shows a slight decrease in pH from southern Alberta (pH 6.0) to northern Alberta (pH 5.4). The seasonal variation shows higher hydrogen ion content in the summer months (pH 5.4 in summer and pH 5.8 in winter). Temporal trends are not apparent over the five year period investigated. The five year average wet sulphate deposition rate in Alberta is 9.1 kg ha−1 yr−1.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00305193
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