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Hydrochemistry data in Rhone (S France) and Scheldt (Belgium) estuaries (1991 onwards) [Hydrochemische data in Rhone (Z Frankrijk) en Schelde (België) estuaria (vanaf 1991)]
Contact: Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (VUB-AMGC), more

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Description
The aim of this study is to evaluate the distribution of trace metals and natural or anthropogenic radionuclides between the dissolved and the particulate phases under natural conditions encountered in the estuarine waters. more

Two contrasting estuaries exhibiting different hydrodynamic regimes have been selected: the Rhone and the Scheldt. In addition, the rate of transfer of these elements will be examined during laboratory experiments at different time scales, taking into account: a) the importance of aging on the degree of trace element fixation; and b) its impact on the reversibility of transfer of trace element between the dissolved and particulate phase in the saline zone. Finally, the dynamic behaviours of particles in estuaries will be investigated in order to quantify these phenomena and to develop predictive models that will provide estimates of residence time, age, transit time and concentrations of particulate and dissolved matter.

Scope
Themes:
Coastal studies (e.g. shores, estuaries), Water composition, Water composition > Bulk chemistry (e.g. pH, TCO2)
Keywords:
Marine/Coastal, Brackish water, Hydrochemistry, Quality, ANE, Netherlands, Westerschelde, ANE, Scheldt Estuary, Belgium, Zeeschelde, France, Rhone R.

Geographical coverage
ANE, Netherlands, Westerschelde [Marine Regions]
ANE, Scheldt Estuary [Marine Regions]
Belgium, Zeeschelde [Marine Regions]
France, Rhone R.

Temporal coverage
From April 1991 on [In Progress]

Parameters
% Oxygen (O)
% Sulfur (S)
Inorganic carbon (IC)
Nutrients
Organic carbon (OC)
pH
Radionuclides
Temperature in water
Trace metals

Contributors
Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Faculteit Wetenschappen & Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen; Vakgroep Chemie; Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (AMGC), moredata ownerdata creatordata manager

Dataset status: In Progress
Data type: Data
Data origin: Research
Metadatarecord created: 2006-10-02
Information last updated: 2007-09-18
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