Characterization of PM10 sources in the central Mediterranean

• Published in: Atmospheric chemistry and physics Vol. 15; no. 24; pp. 13939 - 13955
• Main Authors: Calzolai, G, Nava, S, Lucarelli, F, Chiari, M, Giannoni, M, Becagli, S, Traversi, R, Marconi, M, Frosini, D, Severi, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Katlenburg-Lindau Copernicus GmbH 17.12.2015; Copernicus Publications
• Subjects: Aerosols; Anthropogenic factors; Atmospheric aerosols; Atmospheric particulates; Atomic emission spectroscopy; Biogenic emissions; Chemical composition; Chromatography; Climate change; Combustion; Cultural heritage; Dust; Dust storms; Emission analysis; Emissions; Gravimetric analysis; Human influences; Humidity; Inductively coupled plasma; Mass; Metals; Meteorology; Minerals; Moisture content; Particulate matter; Particulate matter sources; Pollution sources; Salts; Ships; Spectrometry; Spectroscopy; Sulfates; Water content; Water pollution; X-ray emissions; Lampedusa; Mediterranean Area; MED, Tunisia; MED; MED, Central Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Basin atmosphere is influenced by both strong natural and anthropogenic aerosol emissions and is also subject to important climatic forcings. Several programs have addressed the study of the Mediterranean basin; nevertheless important pieces of information are still missing. In thi...