Kinetics, Mechanism and Product Yields in the Atmospheric Oxidation of Dimethylsulfide

Abstract

Dimethylsulfide (DMS, CH3SCH3) produced by phytoplankton emission is thought to be the major source of the sulfate and methanesulfonate aerosol found in the marine boundary layer. An understanding of the mechanism of formation of these aerosols is critical to understanding the factors which control visibility in the marine boundary layer. The primary objective of this research effort is the determination of the detailed mechanism of, and final products yields from, the OH initiated gas phase oxidation of dimethylsulfide (DMS).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1999
Accession Number
ADA631656

Entities

People

  • Anthony J. Hynes

Organizations

  • University of Miami

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Coefficients
  • Detection
  • High Pressure
  • Kinetics
  • Laser Induced Fluorescence
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Oxidation
  • Phase Studies
  • Photolysis
  • Rate Of Formation

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology