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Dynamics and composition of particles from an aeolian input event to the Sargasso SeaThe present paper is concerned with studies related to the capture of aeolian mineral particles in the Sargasso Sea region in late June 1980. Attention is given to measurement techniques, aerosol sampling, particle trap sampling, investigations utilizing scanning electron microscopy, and the obtained results. Conceivable sources for nonbiogenic particles measured in the water column are related to fallout from the Mount St. Helens eruption and soil materials transported by winds from the North American or African continents. It is found that present aerosol transport models are not adequaely addressing the transport of giant particles from the Sahara to the Sargasso Sea. Data regarding the variation of Sargasso Sea aerosol mass concentrations with time are presented in a table.
Document ID
19860042255
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Carder, K. L.
(University of South Florida Saint Petersburg, FL, United States)
Steward, R. G.
(University of South Florida Saint Petersburg, FL, United States)
Betzer, P. R.
(South Florida, Univiersity St. Petersburg, United States)
Johnson, D. L.
(New York, State University Syracuse, United States)
Prospero, J. M.
(Miami, University FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 20, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Geophysical Research
Volume: 91
ISSN: 0148-0227
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
86A26993
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-465
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF OCE-85-00739
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-82-09759
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-80-16127
CONTRACT_GRANT: N00014-75-C-0539
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