Two-dimensional model studies of the interannual variability of trace gases in the middle atmosphere

1992 ◽  
Vol 97 (D5) ◽  
pp. 5963 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. P. Chipperfield ◽  
L. J. Gray
1993 ◽  
Vol 98 (D11) ◽  
pp. 20429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm K. W. Ko ◽  
Hans R. Schneider ◽  
Run-Lie Shia ◽  
Debra K. Weisenstein ◽  
Nien-Dak Sze

The use of numerical models in understanding the budgets of atmospheric trace gases is discussed. The budget of methane is calculated in a two-dimensional model. The contrasting behaviour of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere reflects changes in the relative importance of emissions, transport and chemistry. Models can also be used to test hypotheses. An example of such a study is presented in which it is shown that changes in stratospheric ozone could have played a significant role in the dramatic change in methane trend observed in the early 1990s. Finally, use of a three-dimensional model to study tropospheric trace gases is introduced.


2000 ◽  
Vol 105 (D12) ◽  
pp. 15201-15212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xun Zhu ◽  
Jeng-Hwa Yee ◽  
Darrell F. Strobel

1990 ◽  
Vol 95 (D5) ◽  
pp. 5639 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Brasseur ◽  
M. H. Hitchman ◽  
S. Walters ◽  
M. Dymek ◽  
E. Falise ◽  
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