Banded structures in stratospheric aerosol distributions
Journal Article
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· Geophysical Research Letters
- Science Applications International Corp., Hampton, VA (United States)
- NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA (United States)
- Science and Technology Corp., Hampton, VA (United States)
Zonal bands of stratospheric aerosol optical depth are observed by various sensors under both volcanic and non-volcanic conditions. Maximum optical depths occur within the tropics and at high latitudes, while minima are found between latitudes of approximately 15{degrees} and 45{degrees}. This structure is shown to result from a reservoir of aerosol over the tropics, poleward transport, and the departure of the tropopause from isentropic surfaces. 16 refs., 3 figs.
- OSTI ID:
- 53979
- Journal Information:
- Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 21, Issue 22; Other Information: PBD: 1 Nov 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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