Atmospheric pollutants in Uludaǧ National Park

Abstract

Gas phase pollutants and major ions were measured in the Sarýalan region of Uludaǧ Mountain, which is experiencing severe deforestation. Short- and long-term trends in the concentration of the gas pollutants were computed from the samples obtained in order to identify the source of these pollutants. The higher concentration of O3 during summer months was consistent with the higher photochemical production from precursor gases (NOX) with increased solar flux. The diurnal pattern of O3, NO, NO2 and TSP describes a photochemical smog scenario. A lower pH in aerosols associated with high levels of SO42- and NO3- is an indication of acid deposition. Wind sector analysis revealed that the major contributing source regions are north and south of the sampling site, that is, the city of Bursa, local industries, and the Orhaneli power plant. gas pollutants, aerosol, ozone, nitrous oxide.