Large surges of Black Carbon are associated with human activities on the Island, where 8 research stations are located. Total mass for the aerosols vary from 3.78 m g.m 3 for the small particles to 6.52 m g.m 3 for the coarse mode during the summer. During winter these values decrease to 2.92 m g.m 3 and 5.04 m g.m 3 respectively. The presence of Ni and Pb in the elemental analysis suggests human impact on the local atmosphere. An accurate evaluation of the local contribution for the atmospheric radon is under course.
First results reveal that it is negligible, even during summertime.
The radon concentrations at Ferraz, Punta Arenas and at the Italian Base are being used to calibrate global circulation models. The Project has four main activities. The objectives, as well as the methodology and discussion sections below are divided according to these activities. Meteorological research related to the region of the north of the Antarctic Peninsula. Technical developments for Proantar using technology from the Project.