Computer Science
Scientific paper
Sep 1983
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1983p%26ss...31.1075a&link_type=abstract
Planetary and Space Science, Volume 31, Issue 9, p. 1075-1082.
Computer Science
9
Scientific paper
Nonmethane hydrocarbon breakdown in the atmosphere produces aldehydes of which a fraction are transferred into peroxyacetyl nitrates (PAN) in the presence of NO and NO2. Since ethane is destroyed photochemically primarily above 1 km, PAN can be introduced into the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere without the need to be transported from the boundary layer where most hydrocarbons are destroyed and where PAN may be lost due to thermal decomposition and heterogeneous loss. Mixing ratios of ethane in the lower troposphere increase by a factor of 4-8 from equatorial to northern mid-latitudes. This difference is directly translatable into a PAN latitude gradient. At mid-latitudes the concentration of PAN below 20 km is 0.1 ppb comparable to and in some instances larger than predicted HO2NO2 mixing ratios. Like HO2NO2 and HNO3, PAN serves as a reservoir for odd nitrogen.
Aikin Arthur C.
Herman Jay R.
Maier J. R. E.
McQuillan C. J.
No associations
LandOfFree
Influence of peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) on odd nitrogen in the troposphere and lower stratosphere does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Influence of peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) on odd nitrogen in the troposphere and lower stratosphere, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Influence of peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) on odd nitrogen in the troposphere and lower stratosphere will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1593626