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Principal component analysis of trace substance concentrations in rainwater samples
Abstract A total of 197 bulk precipitation samples from different rural and suburban stations in Bavaria, F.R.G., were analysed for the following trace substance concentrations: PAH (fluoranthen, benzo-ghiperylene, benzo-a-pyrene), chlorinated hydrocarbons (α- and γ-BHC, HCB, PCB) and trace metals (Zn, Cd, Pb, Cu, Fe). Data analysis was carried out with multivariate principal component analysis separately for suburban and rural sites, and for summer and winter events. The resulting principal component loadings matrices are characterized by typical patterns indicating differences of the emission of the single pollutants in their temporal and spatial distribution. PAH and Pb are concentrations parameters for the interpretation of the data structure of suburban sites. While Pb concentrations are elevated in the rainwater samples of these stations during all seasons, PAH indicate space-heating by showing elevated levels during winter. Rural sites are characterized by a lower interrelation between the various parameters and chlorinated BHC pesticides as further pollution variables. These substances are highly enriched in rainwater samples from spring and summer events.
Principal component analysis of trace substance concentrations in rainwater samples
Abstract A total of 197 bulk precipitation samples from different rural and suburban stations in Bavaria, F.R.G., were analysed for the following trace substance concentrations: PAH (fluoranthen, benzo-ghiperylene, benzo-a-pyrene), chlorinated hydrocarbons (α- and γ-BHC, HCB, PCB) and trace metals (Zn, Cd, Pb, Cu, Fe). Data analysis was carried out with multivariate principal component analysis separately for suburban and rural sites, and for summer and winter events. The resulting principal component loadings matrices are characterized by typical patterns indicating differences of the emission of the single pollutants in their temporal and spatial distribution. PAH and Pb are concentrations parameters for the interpretation of the data structure of suburban sites. While Pb concentrations are elevated in the rainwater samples of these stations during all seasons, PAH indicate space-heating by showing elevated levels during winter. Rural sites are characterized by a lower interrelation between the various parameters and chlorinated BHC pesticides as further pollution variables. These substances are highly enriched in rainwater samples from spring and summer events.
Principal component analysis of trace substance concentrations in rainwater samples
Thomas, W. (author)
Atmospheric Environment ; 20 ; 995-1000
1985-09-02
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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