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Thiemens, M.H., Jackson, T.L. and Brenninkmeijer, C.A.M. (1995). Observation of a mass independent oxygen isotopic composition in terrestrial stratospheric CO2, the link to ozone chemistry, and the possible occurrence in the Martian atmosphere. Geophysical Research Letters 22: doi: 10.1029/94GL02996. issn: 0094-8276. |
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Multi-isotope (Δ17O and Δ18O) measurements of stratospheric CO2 and 14CO are reported. Samples were acquired from altitudes in excess of 11.5 km from Christchurch, New Zealand to the South Pole. A mass independent isotopic variation is observed in CO2, the magnitude of which correlates well with 14CO concentration, indicating a stratospheric source of the effect. The component arises from isotopic exchange between the product of O3 photolysis, O(1D) and CO2 thus providing a unique measure of ozone photolysis and turnover. A similar process may occur in the Martian atmosphere, as suggested by water isotopic measurements from SNC meteorites. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1995 |
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Atmospheric Composition and Structure, Middle atmosphere—composition and chemistry, Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Atmospheres—composition and chemistry |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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