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Photochemistry of Ozone Loss in the Arctic Region in Summer (POLARIS) CACGP/IGAC 1998 Symposium (GACGP/IGAC)

Published

Author(s)

Paul A. Newman, D W. Fahey, W H. Brune, Michael J. Kurylo III

Abstract

This paper provides an introduction to the Photochemistry of Ozone Loss in the Arctic Region in Summer (POLARIS) aircraft and balloon measurement campaign that was conducted between April and September, 1997. In addition to underscoring the scientific thrusts and motivation for the POLARIS activities, the paper describes the mission logistics, details some highlights of the three separate deployment phases, provides an overview of the scientific topics included in the papers accompanying this introductory article in this Special Section of the Journal of Geophysical Research, and gives a summary of the overall mission.
Citation
Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres
Volume
104
Issue
D21
Pub Type
Journals

Keywords

aircraft measurements, balloon measurements, catalytic reaction cycles, photochemistry, stratospheric ozone

Citation

Newman, P. , Fahey, D. , Brune, W. and Kurylo III, M. (1999), Photochemistry of Ozone Loss in the Arctic Region in Summer (POLARIS) CACGP/IGAC 1998 Symposium (GACGP/IGAC), Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres (Accessed October 10, 2025)

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Created October 31, 1999, Updated October 12, 2021
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