Characteristics Analysis of Sulfur Dioxide in Pearl River Delta from 2006 to 2010

Based on the in-situ SO2 observation dataset from 2006 to 2010 in Pearl River Delta(PRD) , the temporal characteristics of SO2 are analyzed. The results show that the annual average volume fraction of surface SO2 in 2010 declines to a level below average values in recent years, with reducing the frequency of high concentration episodes occurring. The seasonal, monthly and diurnal characteristics of surface SO2 are influenced by particular weather conditions in the PRD. The Probability Distribution Function(PDF) of surface SO2 volume fraction are complicated. The PDF is different every month maybe caused by the variation of the seasonal factors.