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NADP MDN (Mercury Deposition Network) Wet Deposition of Mercury at Proctor Maple Research Center: N-CON Collector Data From Underhill VT

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  • Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative

    • Address:
      705 Spear Street
      South Burlington, Vermont 05403
      United States of America

      Phone: (802) 391-4135
      Email: femc@uvm.edu
      Website: www.uvm.edu/femc

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    Measure the concentration and deposition of mercury in precipitation as part of the mercury deposition network (MDN).

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  • Carl Waite: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Judy Rosovsky: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Eric Miller: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Miriam Pendleton: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • James Duncan: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

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  • air pollution, air quality, mercury, wet deposition,

Organizations

  • Vermont Monitoring Cooperative : partner
  • University of Vermont Proctor Maple Research Center: partner
  • Ecosystems Research Group, Ltd. : partner
  • National Atmospheric Deposition Program National Trends Network: partner
  • University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources: partner

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  • dataset_eml_datatabletitle: N-CON Collector Data From Underhill VT
  • dataset_eml_datatablestartdate: 2005-08-01
  • dataset_eml_datatableendate: 2015-03-03
  • dataset_eml_datatabledescription: Event based wet deposition collected by the MDN N-CON collector

  • dataset_eml_datatablepurpose: Collect wet deposition samples for analysis of mercury concentration to determine 1) regional and international deposition patterns, 2) rates and variation in rates of deposition, and 3) for modeling and policy needs.

  • dateset_eml_datatableshortname: Z0319_YOV46T

  • dataset_eml_datatablephysicalobjectname: VMC.319.2292

  • dataset_eml_datatabledatatype: mySQL
  • dataset_eml_datatablecitation: National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NRSP-3). 2017. NADP Program Office, Illinois State Water Survey,University of Illinois, Champaign, IL 61820. We request one copy of any printed publication using NADP data be sent to the NADP Program Office at the address below. For on-line uses, we request that the author notify the Program Office of the URL address of the online publication or website that includes NADP data. We encourage teachers and professors to send the Program Office a brief description of how they have used NADP data in their curriculum. Students who use NADP data to complete academic assignments are not required to seek permission from the Program Office, but must acknowledge the NADP in any publication (e.g., a thesis). National Atmospheric Deposition Program(NRSP-3). 2017. NADP Program Office, Illinois State Water Survey,University of Illinois, Champaign, IL 61820. N-CON Collector Data Underhill VT. VMC. https://vmc.w3.uvm.edu/management/project/wet-deposition-mercury-proctor-maple-research/dataset/n-con-collector-data-underhill-vt

  • dataset_eml_datatableonlinedistribution: https://vmc.w3.uvm.edu/vmcdevel/CI4/data/archive/project/wet-deposition-mercury-proctor-maple-research/dataset/n-con-collector-data-underhill-vt

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    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Analysis_Aliquot_Vol
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Analysis of Aliquot Volume
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Size of aliquot taken for analysis
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
    • Unit: millileters
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: whole
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Bottle
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Bottle
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: inches
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: whole
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Bottle_ID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Bottle ID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Unique idenifying number for the sample bottle
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Capture
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Capture
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Collection_End_Date
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Collection End Date
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Date on which the event or collection period ended
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: date
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
    • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: M/D/YYYY
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Gauge
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Precipitation Gauge
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Total amount of precipitation collected during sampling period
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: inches
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: whole
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Hg_per_Aliquot
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Hg per Aliquot
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Mercury
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.001
    • Unit: nanograms
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: whole
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Lab_remarks
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Lab Remarks
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes from lab and field sample handlers on issues with sample
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Notes
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Codes for sample collection problems
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: MDN Sample Problem Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: e
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: extended sample time (> 8 days)
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Precip_Hg_Conc
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Precip Hg Conc
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Concentration of mercury in precipitation sample
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: nanograms per liter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: whole
      • dataset_eml_attributelistbounds:
      • dataset_eml_attributelistboundsminimum: 0
      • dataset_eml_attributelistboumdsmaximum: 100
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Precip_Vol
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Precip Vol
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Amount of precipitation collected during sampling event
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
    • Unit: milliliters
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: whole
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: QR
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Quality Rating
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Code for quality of sample A=fully qualified with no problems; B=valid data with minor problems, used for summary statistics; C=invalid data, not used for summary statistics; - =no data submitted for this time period.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Sample_Type
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sample Type
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Type of sample, see code list
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: Codes for Sample Types
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Site_ID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Site ID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Site ID; VT98 is the site code for N-CON in Underhill VT
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Weekly_Hg_Deposition
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Weekly Hg Deposition
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Weekly Mercury Deposition
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
    • Unit: nanograms per liter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: whole

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  • dataset_eml_methodsPast (dataset_eml_notInUse)
    • Field collection
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2005-08-01
        dataset_eml_methodsEndDate: 2015-03-03
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Samples are collected from a heated chamber by field operators using clean techniques.For detailed information go to: Full documentation
      • dataset_eml_methodsInstrumentation: N-CON collector

    • Rain gage data
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2005-08-01
        dataset_eml_methodsEndDate: 2015-03-03
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Rainfall is recorded to the nearest 0.01 inch and sampler opening and closing functions are checked. For details go to Full documentation
      • dataset_eml_methodsInstrumentation: N-CON collector

    • Lab analysis
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2005-08-01
        dataset_eml_methodsEndDate: 2015-03-03
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Samples are packed in protective coolers and sent to the MDN laboratory, Eurofins Frontier Global Sciences, Inc. in Seattle Washington, aka HAL (Hg Analystical Laboratory). For more details see Full documentation

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  • dataset_eml_samplingCurrentEqupment
    • Weekly sampling
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2012-10-29
      • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Samples were collected and shipped on a weekly basis.
      • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Weekly

  • Event based sampling
    • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2005-08-01
      dataset_eml_methodsEndDate: 2012-10-29
    • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Samples were collected after each precipitation event

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  • dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: West slope of Mount Mansfield in an open field at the Proctor Maple Research Center. Site has a west aspect and an 8% slope. Elevation approximately 1300 feet.

  • dataset_eml_siteCharacteristicsMinAlt: 390 meters

  • dataset_eml_siteCharacteristicsMaxAlt: 400 meters