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A. Boix, J. Mateu, M.M. Jordan & T. Sanfeliu

Abstract

A statistical analysis applied to a study of atmospheric pollution by SO^ and particles in the conurbation of Castellon and its relation to local meteorological parameters A. Boix,* J. Mateu,*) M.M. Jordan/ T. Sanfeliu* "Departement de Ciencies Experimental, Universitat Jaume 7, Campus de Borriol, 12080 Castellon, Spain ^Departement de Matematiques, Universitat Jaume 7, Campus de Penyeta Roja, 12071 Castellon, Spain Abstract This work is set out within the context of the study of atmospheric pollution in coastal areas and has been carried out on a local scale in the urban area of Castellon, a Spanish town situated on the Mediterranean coast. In doing so, a small network of sampling sites was established, allowing the measurement of sulphur dioxide and particles in four parts of the city. Measurements were taken every 24 hours over a period of 1 year. Running parallel to this, daily data relating to average temperature, speed and direction of wind was obtained. This infor

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