Monitoring data from the Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET) tracks atmospheric pollutants. The network provides regional data on sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfate deposition to assess environmental impacts. It was established as a cooperative initiative following the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development.
Use Cases
- Analyze trends in sulfate deposition levels, which can exceed 100 kg/ha annually in major cities.
- Model the dose-effect relationship between sulfur dioxide emissions and soil/water acidification.
- Estimate future pollutant emissions based on primary energy consumption projections, such as the estimated 4.7 billion tons oil equivalent for 2030.
- Assess regional transport of sulfuric acid and other pollutants across national boundaries.
Strengths
- Provides regional monitoring data for transboundary environmental issues.
- Includes key metrics like sulfate deposition quantified in kg/ha.
Limitations
- Specific row count, column details, and temporal coverage are unknown.
- Data freshness and update frequency are not specified.
Provenance
- Source
- Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET), via CEOS_EXTRA and NASA Earthdata.
- Collection Method
- Regional cooperative monitoring network established for environmental assessment.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- East Asia