Field Approaches to Measure Hg Exchange Between Natural Surfaces and the Atmosphere—A Review

Sommar, Jonas; Zhu, Wei; Lin, Che-Jen; Feng, Xinbin

doi:10.1080/10643389.2012.671733

Review article2013Peer reviewed

Field Approaches to Measure Hg Exchange Between Natural Surfaces and the Atmosphere—A Review

Sommar, Jonas; Zhu, Wei; Lin, Che-Jen; Feng, Xinbin

Abstract

This review focuses on a vital part of Hg (Hg) atmosphere-natural surface exchange field observational studies, namely the theory, applications, strengths, and limitations of the various experimental methodologies applied to gauge the flux process. We present an in-depth review, a comprehensive literature synthesis, and methodological and instrumentation advances for terrestrial and marine Hg flux studies in recent years. In particular, we outline the theory of a wide range of measurement techniques and detail the operational protocols.

Keywords

air-water exchange; flux footprint; flux measurement tools; gaseous elemental mercury; mercury; micro-meteorological techniques; terrestrial ecosystems

Published in

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology
2013, volume: 43, number: 15, pages: 1657-1739
Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

SLU Authors

Zhu, Wei
- Chinese Academy of Sciences

UKÄ Subject classification

Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences
Geochemistry

Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2012.671733

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/86093