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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-15-10271-2015
© Author(s) 2015. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Research article
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16 Sep 2015
Research article |
| 16 Sep 2015
Statistical exploration of gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) measured at Cape Point from 2007 to 2011
A. D. Venter
Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
J. P. Beukes
Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
E.-G. Brunke
South African Weather Service, P.O. Box 320, Stellenbosch 7599, South Africa
C. Labuschagne
South African Weather Service, P.O. Box 320, Stellenbosch 7599, South Africa
F. Slemr
Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie, Hahn-Meitner-Weg 1, 55128 Mainz, Germany
R. Ebinghaus
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Institute of Coastal Research, Max-Planck-Strasse, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
H. Kock
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Institute of Coastal Research, Max-Planck-Strasse, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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Statistical techniques applied to continuous high-resolution Hg data and back-trajectory analyses showed lower GEM concentrations originating from the sparsely populated semi-arid interior of SA and the marine environment, whereas higher GEM concentrations coincided with trade routes and industrial activities along the coast. Multi-linear regression indicated the relation of GEM with other atmospheric parameters. Measured and MLR data confirm a decline in GEM concentrations at CPT GAW station.
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