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    The theory of molecular diffusion in the atmosphere

    Authors
    Mange, P.
    Discipline
    Earth and related Environmental sciences
    Subject
    Molecular diffusion
    Atmosphere
    Audience
    General Public
    Scientific
    Date
    1957
    Publisher
    IRM
    KMI
    RMI
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    Description
    The mathematical theory of minor-constituent neutral-particle diffusion is reviewed and extended to take account of diffusion in an atmosphere with linearly varying scale height. In addition, solutions of sinks and sources (simultaneous production). Various simplified criteria of diffusion which have been used formerly are reviewed, and a general criterion is proposed. Application of the general theory to three particular problems is briefly indicated. In the first, it is shown that under the simultaneous action of diffusion and mixing the molecular oxygen distribution above 100-km altitude must depart from a photochemical equilibrium distribution. Secondly, the downward migration of calcium continuously introduced into the atmosphere by meteor is described ; and, finally, the usefulness is the theory is shown in analyzing the downward migration of nitrogen atoms from a high-level production regions.
    Citation
    Mange, P. (1957). The theory of molecular diffusion in the atmosphere. , Vol. 35, 18, IRM,
    Identifiers
    uri: https://orfeo.belnet.be/handle/internal/8311
    Type
    Book
    Peer-Review
    Yes
    Language
    eng
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