Improving parameterization of gaseous dry deposition in atmospheric chemistry models
- Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
- Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
Realistic description of physical and biological conditions of the Earth`s surface with reasonably small spatial and temporal resolutions are critical for modeling the rate of surface uptake of trace chemical substances. We used satellite remote sensing data recently available over global scales to develop a new dry deposition module that is coupled with spectral reflectance observations derived from the advanced very-high resolution radiometer (AVHRR) on NOAA satellites. The surface conductance for transfer of chemical substances to plant leaves is integrated for total canopy leaf amounts by use of spectral characteristics detected from satellites. The new module is capable of describing spatial variations, seasonal changes, and annual changes in dry deposition over large geographical regions. The current version of the module can be coupled to AVHRR data with a spatial resolution of 15 km by 15 km; advanced Pathfinder AVHRR data with a resolution of 8 km by 8 km will also be used. Work continues on further improving the module`s critical components and making the module operational with regional and global atmospheric chemistry models.
- OSTI ID:
- 466233
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9606185-; TRN: 96:005931-0184
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 5. international conference on atmospheric sciences and applications to air quality, Seattle, WA (United States), 18-20 Jun 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of The 5th international atmospheric sciences and applications to air quality conference; PB: 322 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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