Transport of Optically Active Particles from the Surface Mixed Layer: Losses Due To Grazing And Focculation During The Chalk-Ex Study
Abstract
The long-tern goal is to determine the mass balance of optically active particles within the surface boundary layer and to identify processes responsible for their redistribution. The objectives are: 1) To perform manipulative experiments in which a known quantity of optically active CaCO3 particles are introduced into the surface mixed layer, and tracked over time and space. This approach effectively removes uncertainty in the production term of the mass balance equation. 2) To quantify the loss from the mixed layer of optically active particles due to grazing and aggregation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA619740
Entities
People
- George B. Mcmanus
- Hans G. Dam
Organizations
- University of Connecticut