The effect of UV-radiation on photo-oxidants and formaldehyde in the atmosphere

and Schrems, Otto ;

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oschrems [ at ] awi-bremerhaven.de

Abstract

The annual cycle of formaldehyde (HCHO) has been investigated at a remote surface-site in Antarctica. HCHO mixing-ratios during the period of stratospheric ozone depletion are significantly higher than during times of similar sunshine duration in austral autumn. This might be due to enhanced UV-B radiation.

Item Type

Article

Authors

Riedel, K., Weller, Rolf

and Schrems, Otto ;

Divisions

AWI Organizations > Climate Sciences > Atmospheric Physics

Programs

Helmholtz Research Programs > MARCOPOLI (2004-2008) > POL-MARCOPOLI
Helmholtz Research Programs > MARCOPOLI (2004-2008) > POL1-Processes and interactions in the polar climate system

Publication Status

Published

Eprint ID

14588

Cite as

Riedel, K. , Weller, R. and Schrems, O. (2002): The effect of UV-radiation on photo-oxidants and formaldehyde in the atmosphere , UV-radiation and its effects: An update, Eds. R. L. McKenzie, A. Reisinger, and C. Watts, Royal Society of New Zealand. {http://www.niwascience.co.nz/rc/atmos/uvconference/2002/Riedel.pdf/view_pdf} {http://www.niwascience.co.nz/rc/atmos/uvconference/2002/ .