Fluxes and concentrations of non-conserved scalars in the atmospheric surface layer : Second-order destruction

• Published in: Journal of atmospheric chemistry Vol. 53; no. 3; pp. 251 - 263
• Main Authors: KRISTENSEN, Leif, KIRKEGAARD, Peter
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer 01.03.2006; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Atmospheric boundary layer; Boundary conditions; Convection, turbulence, diffusion. Boundary layer structure and dynamics; Differential equations; Earth, ocean, space; Exact sciences and technology; External geophysics; Meteorology; Surface chemistry; Gas emission; Chemical degradation; ozone; chemical reactions; scalar fluxes; second-order scalar destruction; Eddy diffusion; Atmospheric chemistry; Nitric oxide; Atmospheric boundary layer; Damköhler ratio; Scalar field; surface-layer; Nitrogen dioxide; eddy diffusivity

We have carried out a theoretical study of the simplest possible, second-order, chemical destruction process in the atmospheric surface layer. The model describes the destruction of two gases emanating from the surface with the same molecular flux. Although this situation seems artificial with no co...