Acid rain and dry deposition of atmospheric pollutants: ORNL studies the effects

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Oak Ridge Natl. Lab. Rev. (U.S.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5732211

Shriner, D

Acidic precipitation and atmospheric deposition may be involved in the decline of some forests and in the elevation of aluminum levels in streams. The research programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory which are focussed on acid rain are described. Some of the areas currently under scrutiny are: soil buffering capacity, the quantitative relationships between wet and dry deposition, the effects of acid rain on forest growth, forest canopy interactions with acid precipitation, the effects of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems, and innovations in pollution control technology.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab, TN
• OSTI ID: 5732211
• Journal Information: Oak Ridge Natl. Lab. Rev. (U.S.); (United States), Journal Name: Oak Ridge Natl. Lab. Rev. (U.S.); (United States) Vol. 17:4; ISSN ORNRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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