Organic Chemistry of the Earth}}}s Atmosphere [Paperback]

Organic chemicals constitute minor gaseous components of the earth's atmosphere. Despite low concentrations they play an important role in the global processes influencing the composition of our atmosphere. The author summarizes the multidisciplinary data on sources and thermo- and photochemical transformations of organic components in the atmosphere. Modern methods of atmospheric microimpurity analysis are explained. Models for their time-dimensional distribution both in the urban atmosphere and in unpolluted air are developed. The book provides a unique source of contemporary information for scientists involved in atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, ecology and geophysics.Organic chemicals constitute minor gaseous components of the earth's atmosphere. Despite low concentrations they play an important role in the global processes influencing the composition of our atmosphere. The author summarizes the multidisciplinary data on sources and thermo- and photochemical transformations of organic components in the atmosphere. Modern methods of atmospheric microimpurity analysis are explained. Models for their time-dimensional distribution both in the urban atmosphere and in unpolluted air are developed. The book provides a unique source of contemporary information for scientists involved in atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, ecology and geophysics.1 Chemical Composition of the Earths Atmosphere and Its Evolution.- 1.1 General Information About the Structure and Chemical Composition of the Atmosphere.- 1.2 Thermal Balance and Atmospheric Circulation.- 1.3 Evolution of the Chemical Composition of the Earths Atmosphere.- 2 Time-Dimensional Distribution of Organic Components of the Atmosphere.- 2.1 Hydrocarbons.- 2.1.1 Methane.- 2.1.2 Nonmethane Hydrocarbons.- 2.2 Oxygen-, Nitrogen-, and Sulfur-Containing Components.- 2.2.1 Carbonyl Compounds.- 2.2.2 Alcohols and Carboxylie Acids.- 2.2.3 Nitrogen- and Sulfur-Containing Derivatives.- 2.3 Halogenated Compounds.- 2.3.1 Chlorls+