SOOT IN THE ARCTIC

Substantial concentrations of graphitic carbon and its associated large optical absorption coefficient are observed in the Arctic. The graphitic content shows a dramatic increase from late fall to early spring, reaching levels that can be comparable to those found in urban environments.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rosen, H., Novakov, T., Bodhaine, B. A.
Other Authors: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Environmental Energy Technologies Division.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 1980
Subjects:
54 Environmental Sciences
Arctic
Online Access:http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc828839/
Description
Summary:Substantial concentrations of graphitic carbon and its associated large optical absorption coefficient are observed in the Arctic. The graphitic content shows a dramatic increase from late fall to early spring, reaching levels that can be comparable to those found in urban environments.

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