Technique for elevated release of sulfur hexafluoride tracer

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00022470.1983.10465642· OSTI ID:5354064

Whiteman, C D; Glover, D W

Study of the dispersion of atmospheric pollutants has benefited greatly in the past from the use of artificial tracers. The study described in this paper used tethered balloons which carry one end of a hose aloft, through which a gaseous tracer can be dispensed. From the field tests it was concluded that the tandem balloon system is useful in atmospheric tracer experiments where a single balloon has insufficient lift to provide a release at the desired elevation. The SF/sub 6/ release system proved to be portable, easy to use, and suitable for simulating continuous elevated pollutant releases. 3 figures. (DP)

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA
• OSTI ID: 5354064
• Journal Information: J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 33:8; ISSN JPCAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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FLUORIDES
FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
HALIDES
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
ISOTOPE APPLICATIONS
MASS TRANSFER
POLLUTION
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
SULFUR FLUORIDES
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