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1989
Journal Article
Titel
Techniques for measurement of atmospheric trace constituents.
Alternative
Techniken zur Messung atmosphärischer Spurenstoffe
Abstract
In view of the large number of data needed, which can be obtained only with international cooperation, significant progress towards data compatibility could be made in the field of background pollution studies if measurement techniques were standardized. As a first step towards this goal, this paper reviews available measurement techniques for background concentrations of atmospheric trace constituents which play a major role in atmospheric chemistry, large-scale atmospheric pollution (background pollution), and potential climatic change. The paper is subdivided into three sections dealing with methods for sampling and analysis of trace gases (1), trace substances dissolved or otherwise suspended in atmospheric liquid water phases (2), and airborne particulate matter (3). The paper does not discuss the reliability of existing data sets on atmospheric composition.