Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/V010042/1
Understanding the sources of atmospheric chlorine in a mid-continental megacity
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr PM Edwards, University of York, Chemistry
- Grant held at:
- University of York, Chemistry
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Unknown
- ENRIs:
- None
- Science Topics:
- Hydroxyl radical chemistry
- Volatile organic compounds
- Land - Atmosphere Interactions
- Aerosol precursors
- Aerosols
- Atmospheric chemistry
- Tropospheric Processes
- Aerosols
- Biogenic vol organic compounds
- Biomass burning
- Greenhouse gases
- Halogen chemistry
- Hydroxyl radical chemistry
- Nitrogen oxides
- Ozone chemistry
- Radical chemistry
- Trace gases
- Tropospheric modelling
- Tropospheric ozone
- Analytical Science
- Chemical Data Analysis
- Chemical Sampling Technologies
- Mass Spectrometry
- Vibrational spectroscopy
- Abstract:
- EPSRC : Jordan Stewart : EP/R513386/1 Atmospheric oxidants are responsible for the degradation and ultimate removal of the vast majority of emissions into our atmosphere. A complete understanding of this chemistry is therefore essential if we are to develop effective and timely policies that address the pressing societal problems of air quality and climate change. Chlorine atoms are the least understood of these oxidants, and are currently not included in models that routinely forecast air quality and climate. However, work over the last decade suggests chlorine could be more important than previously thought. A major unanswered question is the source of chlorine in mid-continental regions, where models predict there to be very little. By contributing to an existing international measurement program looking at air quality in global megacities, this project will make measurements of key chlorine compounds in a mid-continental megacity (Toronto). This will provide vital data on the sources of chlorine in this important environment.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/V010042/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- NC&C NR1
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Globalink Placement
This grant award has a total value of £10,926
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Exception - Other Costs |
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| £10,926 |
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