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Ground-level effects of supersonic transports in the stratosphere. [uV radiation]

Journal Article · · Acc. Chem. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ar50093a001· OSTI ID:7299552
The reduction of stratospheric ozone by nitrogen oxides from supersonic transports is discussed. Methods of measuring the emission index of nitrogen oxides in SST exhaust and ambient stratospheric nitrogen oxides are described. Predictions of the increase in stratospheric nitrogen oxides from SST operations to the year 2025 are discussed. Biological effects of supersonic transport result from the increase in band b UV radiation reaching the earth following reduction of ozone. Effects on human skin and eyes, insects, plants, plankton, and absorption spectra of DNA and erythema are discussed. (HLW)
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA
OSTI ID:
7299552
Report Number(s):
LBL-3564
Journal Information:
Acc. Chem. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Acc. Chem. Res.; (United States) Vol. 8:9; ISSN ACHRE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English