RADIOCARBON AND ATMOSPHERIC 14 CO 2 PIONEER ATHOL RAFTER

ABSTRACT Direct atmospheric 14 CO 2 measurements began in New Zealand in 1954, initially to improve 14 C as a dating tool, but quickly evolving into a method for understanding the carbon cycle. These early 14 CO 2 measurements immediately demonstrated the existence of an “Atom Bomb Effect,” as well...

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Published inRadiocarbon Vol. 64; no. 3; pp. 435 - 443
Main Authors Turnbull, Jocelyn C, Lowe, Dave C, Manning, Martin R, Sparks, Rodger
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.06.2022
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Summary:ABSTRACT Direct atmospheric 14 CO 2 measurements began in New Zealand in 1954, initially to improve 14 C as a dating tool, but quickly evolving into a method for understanding the carbon cycle. These early 14 CO 2 measurements immediately demonstrated the existence of an “Atom Bomb Effect,” as well as an “Industrial Effect.” These two gigantic tracer experiments have been utilized via 14 CO 2 measurements over the years to produce a wealth of knowledge in multiple research fields including atmospheric carbon cycle research, oceanography, soil science, and aging of post-bomb materials.
ISSN:0033-8222
1945-5755
DOI:10.1017/RDC.2021.88