A synthesis of research needs for improving the understanding of atmospheric mercury cycling

This synthesis identifies future research needs in atmospheric mercury science, based on a series of review papers, as well as recent developments in field data collection, modeling analysis, and emission assessments of speciated atmospheric mercury. Research activities are proposed that focus o...

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Main Authors:	L. Zhang, S. Lyman, H. Mao, C.-J. Lin, D. A. Gay, S. Wang, M. Sexauer Gustin, X. Feng, F. Wania
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Copernicus Publications 2017-07-01
Series:	Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:	https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/17/9133/2017/acp-17-9133-2017.pdf

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spelling	doaj-d0bea3e399724a95bd1b0eaff3f6f7022020-11-24T23:03:47ZengCopernicus PublicationsAtmospheric Chemistry and Physics1680-73161680-73242017-07-01179133914410.5194/acp-17-9133-2017A synthesis of research needs for improving the understanding of atmospheric mercury cyclingL. Zhang0S. Lyman1H. Mao2C.-J. Lin3D. A. Gay4S. Wang5M. Sexauer Gustin6X. Feng7F. Wania8Air Quality Research Division, Science and Technology Branch, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Toronto, ON, CanadaDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Vernal, UT, USADepartment of Chemistry, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, USACenter for Advances in Water and Air Quality, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USANational Atmospheric Deposition Program, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, USASchool of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Natural Resources and Environmental Science, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USAInstitute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, ChinaDepartment of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON, CanadaThis synthesis identifies future research needs in atmospheric mercury science, based on a series of review papers, as well as recent developments in field data collection, modeling analysis, and emission assessments of speciated atmospheric mercury. Research activities are proposed that focus on areas that we consider important. These include refinement of mercury emission estimations, quantification of dry deposition and air–surface exchange, improvement of the treatment of chemical mechanisms in chemical transport models, increase in the accuracy of oxidized mercury measurements, better interpretation of atmospheric mercury chemistry data, and harmonization of network operation. Knowledge gained in these research areas will significantly improve our understanding of atmospheric cycling from local to global scales.https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/17/9133/2017/acp-17-9133-2017.pdf
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author	L. Zhang S. Lyman H. Mao C.-J. Lin D. A. Gay S. Wang M. Sexauer Gustin X. Feng F. Wania
spellingShingle	L. Zhang S. Lyman H. Mao C.-J. Lin D. A. Gay S. Wang M. Sexauer Gustin X. Feng F. Wania A synthesis of research needs for improving the understanding of atmospheric mercury cycling Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
author_facet	L. Zhang S. Lyman H. Mao C.-J. Lin D. A. Gay S. Wang M. Sexauer Gustin X. Feng F. Wania
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title	A synthesis of research needs for improving the understanding of atmospheric mercury cycling
title_short	A synthesis of research needs for improving the understanding of atmospheric mercury cycling
title_full	A synthesis of research needs for improving the understanding of atmospheric mercury cycling
title_fullStr	A synthesis of research needs for improving the understanding of atmospheric mercury cycling
title_full_unstemmed	A synthesis of research needs for improving the understanding of atmospheric mercury cycling
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publisher	Copernicus Publications
series	Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
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publishDate	2017-07-01
description	This synthesis identifies future research needs in atmospheric mercury science, based on a series of review papers, as well as recent developments in field data collection, modeling analysis, and emission assessments of speciated atmospheric mercury. Research activities are proposed that focus on areas that we consider important. These include refinement of mercury emission estimations, quantification of dry deposition and air–surface exchange, improvement of the treatment of chemical mechanisms in chemical transport models, increase in the accuracy of oxidized mercury measurements, better interpretation of atmospheric mercury chemistry data, and harmonization of network operation. Knowledge gained in these research areas will significantly improve our understanding of atmospheric cycling from local to global scales.
url	https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/17/9133/2017/acp-17-9133-2017.pdf
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