Spatiotemporal analysis of air conditions as a tool for the environmental management of a show cave (Cueva del Agua, Spain)
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Spatiotemporal analysis of air conditions as a tool for the environmental management of a show cave (Cueva del Agua, Spain) Series Title:
Atmospheric Environment
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Fernandez-Cortes, A.
Calaforra, J.M.
Sanchez-Martos, F.
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2006-12-01 Language:
English
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Show Cave ( local )
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We recorded the air temperature and carbon dioxide concentration within the Cueva del Agua, a cave in Spain, under natural conditions prior to the cave being opened to tourists. Geostatistical tools are useful techniques for characterizing microclimate parameters with the aim of adopting measures to ensure the conservation and sound environmental management of tourist caves. We modelled the spatial distribution of these microclimatic parameters over an annual cycle using iterative residual kriging, revealing the stratification of air related to the cave's topography. Replenishment of the cave air is activated by convective circulation that accompanies the development of inversions in the thermal gradient of the air. Comparison of the spatial distribution of each microclimatic parameter over time enables us to characterize the exchange of air between the cave interior and the outside, as well as identify potential areas that could be opened to tourists and determine suitable visiting schedules. Original Version:
Atmospheric Environment, Vol. 40, no. 38 (2006-12-01).
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