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Atmospheric chemistry
A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.
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Atmospheric chemistry
trace gases
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
These are gases in the atmosphere that do not occur in large quantities but are significant to life on Earth or are important constituents of the chemical cycles in the atmosphere.
hartley-huggins band of ozone absorption
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
This spectral band in the UV is responsible for the absorption and filtering of solar ultraviolet radiation. Photons with a wavelength longer than 210 nm are weakly absorbed by oxygen in the ...
general circulation models
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Three dimensional computer simulations of climate and weather which, through calculations, are used to investigate gravity wave fields. The models may help to predict atmospheric chemistry ...
sea-level pressure
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
This is the pressure at sea-level (the average level of the ocean over the entire earth). The average sea-level air pressure is 1,013 millibars, 760 mm Hg, 101 kilopascals, 29. 92 inch of mercury, ...
stratospheric clouds
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
These are clouds found in the stratospheric region of the atmosphere. Unlike the moisture laden troposphere, the stratosphere is almost moisture free. A lack of moisture means that cloud formation ...
tectonics
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
The structural arrangement of rocks in any crust of a planet. Used to understand rock structures.
horse latitudes
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
This is the area between 30ƒ and 35ƒ latitude where the dense cool air descends and the winds become weak. According to some traditions sailors relying solely on wind power threw their horses ...
