Initial results with the LLNL 2-D chemical-radiative-transport model of the troposphere and stratosphere
Abstract
Significant progress has been made in the development of a zonally averaged (two-dimensional) chemical-radiative-transport model of the troposphere and stratosphere. Although further model development and refinement is being planned, the 2-D model is currently ready to be applied to appropriately designed research studies of stratospheric chemical processes and interactions. Several such studies are now underway. This paper provides a description of the existing 2-D model and discusses some of the pertinent results for evaluating the capabilities of the model. Special attempts at improving the timing of the model are also discussed.
- Publication:
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Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Report
- Pub Date:
- September 1987
- Bibcode:
- 1987llnl.reptQ....W
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Chemistry;
- Atmospheric Models;
- Gas Dissociation;
- Photochemical Reactions;
- Stratosphere;
- Troposphere;
- Methane;
- Nitric Acid;
- Nitrogen;
- Ozone;
- Two Dimensional Models;
- Variations;
- Geophysics