Photochemical air pollution in the northeast United States

Journal Article · Fri Jun 22 00:00:00 EDT 1979 · Science; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.204.4399.1273· OSTI ID:6102510

Cleveland, W S; Graedel, T E

Statistical analyses of meteorological and contaminant data and chemical kinetic modeling demonstrate that (1) the concentrations of ozone in the New Jersey-New York City metropolitan area are regional in character; (2) ozone concentrations in Connecticut are increased by approximately 20 percent as a consequence of primary emissions in the New Jersey-New York City metropolitan region and subsequent transport; and (3) the concentrations of a variety of products of smog chemistry in the New Jersey area are markedly increased by an increase in NO emissions, but are minimally affected by a change in hydrocarbon emissions.

• Research Organization: Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ
• OSTI ID: 6102510
• Journal Information: Science; (United States), Journal Name: Science; (United States) Vol. 204:4399; ISSN SCIEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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