Chemistry And Physics Of Stratospheric Ozone

Author : Andrew Dessler
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080500966

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Chemistry and Physics of Stratospheric Ozone by Andrew Dessler Pdf

Chemistry and Physics of Stratospheric Ozone will provide an in-depth account of chemical and physical properties of stratospheric ozone, which will be valuable to a wide audience. The research of the last decade has produced as many arguments as answers, and the author provides a good account of both the accepted and provocative resolutions. Focuses on the important aspects of stratospheric ozone that are needed to understand most of the literature Provides extensive discussion of the natural and human-induced changes to the "ozone layer" Includes homework problems at the end of each chapter

Author : Andrew Emory Dessler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Atmospheric ozone
ISBN : OCLC:1132023890

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The Chemistry and Physics of Stratospheric Ozone by Andrew Emory Dessler Pdf

"The Chemistry and Physics of Stratospheric Ozone is a reference and textbook focusing on chemical and physical processes that determine the abundance of stratospheric ozone. The presentations assume knowledge of the atmosphere at the level of an advanced undergraduate in atmospheric sciences, but no specialized knowledge of chemistry or the stratosphere is required." --Résumé de l'éditeur.

Author : Guy P. Brasseur,Susan Solomon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402038242

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Aeronomy of the Middle Atmosphere by Guy P. Brasseur,Susan Solomon Pdf

"[...] an interesting and well-written overview of the current status of our knowledge of the composition of the middle atmosphere and the basic radiative, dynamical and photochemical processes which maintain it." (Bulletin American Meteorological Society)

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Environmental Studies Board,Committee on Biological Effects of Increased Solar Ultraviolet Radiation,Committee on Chemistry and Physics of Ozone Depletion
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1982-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309032483

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Causes and Effects of Stratospheric Ozone Reduction by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Environmental Studies Board,Committee on Biological Effects of Increased Solar Ultraviolet Radiation,Committee on Chemistry and Physics of Ozone Depletion Pdf

Author : Guy Brasseur
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400964013

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Aeronomy of the Middle Atmosphere by Guy Brasseur Pdf

The reader may be surprised to learn that the word "aeronomy" is not found in many of the standard dictionaries of the English language (for exam ple. Webster's International dictionary). Yet the term would appear to exist, as evidenced by the affiliations of the two authors of this volume (Institut d'Aeronomie, Brussels, Belgium; Aeronomy Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO, USA). Perhaps part of this obscu rity arises because aeronomy is a relatively new and evolving field of endeavor, with a history dating back no farther than about 1940. The Chambers dic tionary of science and technology provides the following definition: "aeronomy (Meteor. ). The branch of science dealing with the atmosphere of the Earth and the other planets with reference to their chemical com position, physical properties, relative motion,

Author : Christos S. Zerefos,Ivar S.A. Isaksen,Ioannis Ziomas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401143530

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Chemistry and Radiation Changes in the Ozone Layer by Christos S. Zerefos,Ivar S.A. Isaksen,Ioannis Ziomas Pdf

Recent studies have demonstrated a link between ozone changes caused by human activities and changing UV levels at the Earth's surface, as well as a link to climate through changes in radiative forcing and links to changes in chemical composition. This book draws together key scientists who provide state of the art contributions on the variable ozone layer and the interplay of longwave and shortwave radiative interactions which link ozone, the climate and UV issues.

Author : G. Brasseur,S. Solomon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400947627

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Aeronomy of the Middle Atmosphere by G. Brasseur,S. Solomon Pdf

The reader may be surprised to learn that the word "aeronomy" is not found in many of the standard dictionaries of the English language (for exam ple, Webster's International dictionary). Yet the term would appear to exist, as evidenced by the affiliations of the two authors of this volume (Institut d' Aeronomie Spatiale, Brussels, Belgium; Aeronomy Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO, USA). Perhaps part of this obscurity arises because aeronomy is a relatively new and evolving field of endeavor, with a history dating back no farther than about 1940. The Chambers dictionary of science and technology provides the following defini tion: "aeronomy (Meteor. ). The branch of science dealing with the atmo sphere of the Earth and the other planets with reference to their chemi cal composition, physical properties, relative motion, and reactions to radiation from outer space" This seems to us an appropriate description, and it is reflected throughout the content of this volume. The study of the aeronomy of the middle atmosphere experienced rapid growth and development during the 1970's and 1980's, particularly due to con cern over the possibility of anthropogenic perturbations to the state of the middle atmosphere and its protective ozone layer. As a result, much has been learned regarding both the natural behavior of the atmosphere and the impact of man's activities upon it. In this book we shall attempt to describe the current state of the art as we see it.

Author : Rolf Müller (physicien.)
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781849730020

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Stratospheric Ozone Depletion and Climate Change by Rolf Müller (physicien.) Pdf

In recent years, several new concepts have emerged in the field of stratospheric ozone depletion, creating a need for a concise in-depth publication covering the ozone-climate issue. This monograph fills that void in the literature and gives detailed treatment of recent advances in the field of stratospheric ozone depletion. It puts particular emphasis on the coupling between changes in the ozone layer and atmospheric change caused by a changing climate. The book, written by leading experts in the field, brings the reader the most recent research in this area and fills the gap between advanced textbooks and assessments.

Author : Daniel J. Jacob
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691001852

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Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry by Daniel J. Jacob Pdf

Atmospheric chemistry is one of the fastest growing fields in the earth sciences. Until now, however, there has been no book designed to help students capture the essence of the subject in a brief course of study. Daniel Jacob, a leading researcher and teacher in the field, addresses that problem by presenting the first textbook on atmospheric chemistry for a one-semester course. Based on the approach he developed in his class at Harvard, Jacob introduces students in clear and concise chapters to the fundamentals as well as the latest ideas and findings in the field. Jacob's aim is to show students how to use basic principles of physics and chemistry to describe a complex system such as the atmosphere. He also seeks to give students an overview of the current state of research and the work that led to this point. Jacob begins with atmospheric structure, design of simple models, atmospheric transport, and the continuity equation, and continues with geochemical cycles, the greenhouse effect, aerosols, stratospheric ozone, the oxidizing power of the atmosphere, smog, and acid rain. Each chapter concludes with a problem set based on recent scientific literature. This is a novel approach to problem-set writing, and one that successfully introduces students to the prevailing issues. This is a major contribution to a growing area of study and will be welcomed enthusiastically by students and teachers alike.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Atmosphere
ISBN : UOM:39015041233977

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Atmospheric Chemistry & Dynamics Branch by Anonim Pdf

Author : Christos Zerefos,G. Contopoulos,Gregory Skalkeas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048124695

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Twenty Years of Ozone Decline by Christos Zerefos,G. Contopoulos,Gregory Skalkeas Pdf

Homer speaks of lightning bolts after which ‘a grim reek of sulphur bursts forth’ and the air was ‘?lled with reeking brimstone’. (Homer 3000 BC). The odour was not actually the smell of sulphur dioxide associated with burning sulphur, but rather was the ?rst recorded detection of the presence of another strong odour, that of ozone (O ) in Earth’s atmosphere. These molecules were formed by the passage of 3 lightning through the air, created by splitting the abundant molecular oxygen (O ) 2 molecules into two, followed by the addition of each of the free O atoms to another O to form the triatomic product. In fact, most of the ozone molecules present 2 in the atmosphere at any time have been made by this same two-step splitti- plus-combination process, although the initiating cause usually begins with very energetic solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation rather than lightning. Many thousands of years later, the modern history of ozone began with its synthesis in the laboratory of H. F. Schonbein in 1840 (Nolte 1999), although the positive con?rmation of its three-oxygen atom chemical formula came along sometime later. Scienti?c interest in high-altitude stratospheric ozone dates back to 1881 when Hartley measured the spectrum of ozone in the laboratory and found that its ability to absorb UV light extended only to 293nm at the long wavelength end (Hartley 1881a).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 3798511276

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Global Aspects of Atmospheric Chemistry by Anonim Pdf

Atmospheric Chemistry has been a rapidly growing field with a recent focus on the major aspects of global environmental change, including stratospheric ozone depletion, UV-B change, and global warming. This book describes recent developments in our understanding of the global aspects of the chemistry in the main parts of the atmosphere, troposphere, and stratosphere, as obtained from field observations, laboratory investigations, and modeling studies. Although this chemistry is largely driven by reactions between gas phase species, recent progress made in the understanding of chemical reactions occuring in clouds and on the surface of aerosols is also reported.

Author : F. S. Rowland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1988-12-12
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822002464048

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The Changing Atmosphere by F. S. Rowland Pdf

The Changing Atmosphere F. S. Rowland I. S. A. Isaksen Editors The global distribution of a large number of trace gases and aerosol particles is changing. Many of these species are of importance for the Earth’s climate and the oxidation capacity of the atmosphere. Changes may therefore be important in the future for a wide range of environmental problems such as global temperature changes, the oxidation of acidic species, formation of photochemical oxidants, and depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer. In this volume four specific areas directly related to these problems are discussed: (a) how the atmosphere has already changed, (b) the oxidizing capacity of the atmosphere, (c) changes in the Antarctic ozone, and (d) trace substances and radiation balance of the Earth. The authors of the background papers and the group reports discuss the state of knowledge in these four areas, with special emphasis on possible changes that have occurred in the global distribution of trace gases and aerosol particles as a result of human activities. This volume should appeal, in particular, to scientists working in the fields of atmospheric chemistry and physics, meteorology, and those interested in environmental issues such as climate change, ozone depletion, and tropospheric pollution.

Author : Barker John R,Steiner Allison L,Wallington Timothy J
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813147362

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Advances In Atmospheric Chemistry by Barker John R,Steiner Allison L,Wallington Timothy J Pdf

The human race has altered the chemical composition of the atmosphere, as evidenced by the notorious London smog, photochemical air pollution, acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, and elevated greenhouse gas concentrations. The aim of this book series is to present invited summaries of important current research on atmospheric chemistry in a changing world. The summaries range from comprehensive scholarly reviews of major subject areas to more narrowly focused accounts of recent advances by individual research groups. The topics are tied to the important societal issues of air quality, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid deposition, the environmental fate of toxics, and climate change. By gathering these new Advances in one series, we aim to catalyze communication among the many researchers who are studying our changing, contemporary atmosphere.

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Atmospheric Chemistry,Assembly of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (U.S.). Panel on Atmospheric Chemistry
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Atmospheric ozone
ISBN : UCAL:B5116310

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Halocarbons, Effects on Stratospheric Ozone by National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Atmospheric Chemistry,Assembly of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (U.S.). Panel on Atmospheric Chemistry Pdf