Enhanced biogenic emissions of nitric oxide and nitrous oxide following surface biomass burning

Journal Article · Wed Apr 20 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · J. Geophys. Res.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/JD093iD04p03893· OSTI ID:5301922

Anderson, I C; Levine, J S; Poth, M A; Riggan, P J

Recent measurements indicate significantly enhanced biogenic soil emissions of both nitric oxide (NO) and nitrous oxide (N/sub 2/O) following surface burning. These enhanced fluxes persisted for at least 6 months following the burn. Simultaneous measurements indicate enhanced levels of exchangeable ammonium in the soil following the burn. Biomass burning is known to be an instantaneous source of NO and N/sub 2/O resulting from high-temperature combustion. Now we find that biomass burning also results in significantly enhanced biogenic emissions of these gases, which persist for months following the burn. copyright American Geophysical Union 1988

• Research Organization: Atmospheric Sciences Division, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia
• OSTI ID: 5301922
• Journal Information: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States) Vol. 93:D4; ISSN JGREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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