Atmospheric deposition and ionic input in Adirondack forests

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5269241

Mollitor, A V; Raynal, D J

A one-year study of bulk precipitation and throughfall for two adjacent Adirondack forest stands identified important mechanisms for ion transfer from atmosphere to forest floor. Sodium was delivered in precipitation and dry-fall and interacted little with forest canopies. Hydrogen, potassium, and magnesium were also deposited primarily by bulk precipitation but hydrogen was retained by foliage while additional quantities of potassium and magnesium were leached from tree canopies. Impaction of suspended particulates and/or aerosols on forest vegetation was an important source of additional sulfate and nitrate, and these anions contributed to the leaching of calcium from foliage.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Florida, Gainesville
• OSTI ID: 5269241
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 83-34.1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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