- Gazi University Journal of Science
- Volume:19 Issue:3
- Spatial Fluctuation of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Particulate Matter (PM) Levels Measured in Bursa
Spatial Fluctuation of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Particulate Matter (PM) Levels Measured in Bursa
Authors : Tuncay ERBAŞLAR, Aşkın BİRGÜL, Yücel TAŞDEMİR
Pages : 143-148
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Publication Date : 2010-03-29
Article Type : Other Papers
Abstract :Sulphur dioxide insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SO2); and particulate matter insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PM); constitutes of the classical air pollutants have important environmental effects. In the scope of this study, the results of SO2 and PM concentrations measured from 7 districts of Bursa, their spatial fluctuations and the reasons of variations among districts are discussed. Samples were collected with a Bulab 201/8 model semi-automatic sampling device. Monthly average concentrations were calculated for the evaluation of pollutant concentrations. When average concentrations of the districts were assessed, it was observed that the concentrations are dependent on meteorological and topographical conditions, fuel usage and population characteristics. Key Words: Bursa, Air Pollution, SO2, PMKeywords :