Dry deposition of atmospheric contaminants to Lake Michigan

Maria J. Zufall, Cliff Ian Davidson

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Abstract

Dry deposition flux and airborne concentration measurements were made over southwestern Lake Michigan in July of 1994 to determine atmospheric inputs of contaminants to the lake. Results show that despite relatively low concentrations of large (>4 μm) particles, these particle account for greater than 75% of the dry deposition mass flux. Dry deposition velocities for particulates were found to range from 0.0042 cm/s for 0.25 μm particles to 2.1 cm/s for 32 μm particles. The effects of nearby urban and industrial areas as sources of pollutants to the lake are also shown.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProc Nat Conf Innovative Technol Site Rem Hazard Waste Manage
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages628-634
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the National Conference on Innovative Technologies for Site Remediation and Hazardous Waste Management - Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Duration: Jul 23 1995Jul 26 1995

Other

OtherProceedings of the National Conference on Innovative Technologies for Site Remediation and Hazardous Waste Management
CityPittsburgh, PA, USA
Period7/23/957/26/95

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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