Spatial interpolation of ambient ozone concentrations from sparse monitoring points in Belgium

Jef Hooyberghs1, Clemens Mensink, Gerwin Dumont

  • 1Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Boeretang 200, B-2400, Mol, Belgium. jef.hooyberghs@vito.be

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