A rose analysis method relating air chemistry to fire distribution in tropical Africa

• Published in: Atmospheric research Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 81 - 104
• Main Authors: Brivio, P.A, Grégoire, J.M, Cros, B, Galy-Lacaux, C, Lacaux, J.P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.02.1999; Elsevier
• Subjects: Africa; Air; Chemical composition and interactions. Ionic interactions and processes; Earth, ocean, space; Exact sciences and technology; External geophysics; Fire; Meteorology; Africa; Africa; Fire; Air; Gas emission; Analysis method; Spatial distribution; Atmospheric chemistry; Satellite observation; Radiometry; Canopy fire

Emissions from vegetation fires in the tropics contribute significantly to atmospheric chemistry at continental and global scales. Africa is the continent where the largest number of vegetation fires annually occurs. The use of Global Area Coverage (GAC) data, from the Advanced Very High Resolution...