The effect of radioactive aerosols on fog formation
2011
Ali, G. (Pakistan Meteorological Dept., Islamabad (Pakistan)) | Khan, E.U. (International Islamic Univ., Islamabad (Pakistan)) | Ali, N. (Pakistan Inst. for Nuclear Science and Technology, Islamabad (Pakistan)) | Khan, H.A. (COMSATS Inst. of Information Technology, Islamabad (Pakistan)) | Waheed, A.
This research study has been carried out to explore the dependence of fog formation on radioactive aerosols. The aerosols containing radioactive nuclides are called radioactive aerosols. A large number of radioactive nuclides are present in the atmosphere among which the two most important nuclides, 7Be and 210Pb are considered here in this study. Results for Activity Concentrations of these radio-nuclides in air samples in clear and foggy conditions were comparatively analyzed. About 19% increase in Activity concentration for 210Pb and about 23% increase in Activity Concentration for 7Be was recorded during fog as compared to clear conditions. This increase in Activity Concentration during fog indicates that the presence of aerosols laden with these radio-nuclides is also one of the so many factors responsible for fog formation.
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