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The global troposphere: Biogeochemical cycles, chemistry, and remote sensing

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The chemical composition of the troposphere is controlled by various biogeochemical cycles that couple the atmosphere with the oceans, the solid Earth and the biosphere, and by atmospheric photochemical/chemical reactions. These cycles and reactions are discussed and a number of key questions concerning tropospheric composition and chemistry for the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur species are identified. Next, we review various remote sensing techniques and instruments capable of measuring and monitoring tropospheric species from the ground, aircraft and space to address some of these key questions. We also consider future thrusts in remote sensing of the troposphere.

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Levine, J.S., Allario, F. The global troposphere: Biogeochemical cycles, chemistry, and remote sensing. Environ Monit Assess 1, 263–306 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00676926

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