*Koyomi Nakazawa1, Osamu Nagafuchi2, Satoshi Imura3, Tomoaki Watanabe4, Akihiro Mitsui4
(1.Toyama Prefectural University, 2.Fukuoka Institute of Technology, 3.National Institute of Polar Research, 4.Nippon Instruments Corporation)
Keywords:Antarctica, atmospheric mercury, Syowa station
In order to clarify the dynamics of atmospheric mercury concentration in Antarctica, we have installed the atmospheric mercury monitor (AM-5, Nippon Instruments, Co. Ltd) to the Syowa station during January to early February, 2022. Syowa station is located at coastal area. The average concentration of Hg (0) were 1.01±0.21 ng/m3 during our observation period. Highest concentration (1.99 ng/m3) were observed when the low presser system approaches to the Syowa station.
The atmospheric mercury concentration increases during the noon and decreased at night time. In this presentation, we will discuss the fluctuation factor of atmospheric mercury in this period.