Author/Authors :
Hamasha, K. M. Yarmouk University - Department of Physics, Jordan , Almomani, M. S. Yarmouk University - Department of Educational Administration and Foundation, Jordan , Abu-Allaban, M. Hashemite University - Department of Water Management and Environment, Jordan , Arnott, W. P. University of Nevada Reno - Department of Physics, USA
Abstract :
Light absorption coefficients of black carbon (Babs ) were measured at several urban and industrial locations in Jordan during the summer of 2007 and the winter of 2008 using the photoacoustic instrument at a wavelength of 870 nm. Black carbon mass concentration (BC) was calculated using Babs . Black carbon levels at urban locations in the summer of 2007 were higher than those obtained at industrial centers. Zarqa had the highest value of BC in summer (29.24μg/m^3) and in winter (13.27μg/m^3). Ibbeen and Irbid city center had relatively high values of BC in winter: 11.75μg/m^3 and 12.48μg/m^3, respectively.
