Abstract
Atmospheric trace gases have an important impact on Earth’s radiative budget, the oxidative or cleansing ability of the atmosphere, the formation, growth and properties of aerosols, air quality, and human health. During recent years, the coupling between atmospheric chemistry and climate has received particular attention. Therefore, research is now focused on the composition and processes in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, a key region in this respect. In this chapter the chemical composition of the atmosphere is addressed and selected examples of significant advances in this field are presented.
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Schlager, H., Grewe, V., Roiger, A. (2012). Chemical Composition of the Atmosphere. In: Schumann, U. (eds) Atmospheric Physics. Research Topics in Aerospace. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30183-4_2
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