Measurement of the Photodissociation Coefficient of NO2 in the Atmosphere: I. Method and Surface Measurements
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Date
1983
Authors
Madronich, S.
Hastie, D.R.
Ridley, B.A.
Schiff, H.I.
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Springer Verlag
Abstract
The photodissociation coefficient of NO2, J NO 2, has been measured from a balloon platform in the stratosphere. Results from two balloon flights are reported. High Sun values of J NO 2 measured were 10.5±0.3 and 10.3±0.3×10-3 s-1 at 24 and 32 km respectively. The decrease in J NO 2 at sunset was monitored in both flights. The measurements are found to be in good agreement with calculations of J NO 2 using a simplified isotropic multiple scattering computer routine.
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J NO 2, NO2 photolysis, atmospheric photochemistry, J NO 2 measurement
Citation
Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry, 1, 3-25