Observations of NO2 and O3 during thunderstorm activity using visible spectroscopy |
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| Authors: | D B Jadhav A L Londhe S Bose |
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| Institution: | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg Pashan, Pune-411008, Maharashtra, India,Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg Pashan, Pune-411008, Maharashtra, India,Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg Pashan, Pune-411008, Maharashtra, India |
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| Abstract: | Simultaneous observations for the total column densities of NO2 , O3 and H2O were carried on using the portable Spectrometer (438-450 nm and 400-450 nm) and the visible Spectrometer (544.4-628 nm)
during premonsoon thunderstorms and embedded hail storm activity at Pune (18°32’N & 73°51’E), India. These observations confirm
the fact that there is an increase in O3 and NO2 column densities during thunderstorms. The increase in O3 was observed following onset of thunderstorm, while the increase in NO2 was observed only after the thunder flashes occur. This implies that the production mechanisms for O3 and NO2 in thunderstorm are different. The observed column density of NO2 value (1 to 3 × 1017molecules · cm-2) during thunderstorm activity is 10 to 30 times higher than the value (1 × 1016molecules · cm-2) of a normal day total column density. The spectrometric observations and observations of thunder flashes by electric field
meter showed that 6.4 × 1025molecules / flash of NO2 are produced. The increased total column density of ozone during thunderstorm period is 1.2 times higher than normal (clear)
day ozone concentration. The multiple scattering in the clouds is estimated from H2O and O2 absorption bands in the visible spectral region. Considering this effect the calculated amount of ozone added in the global
atmosphere due to thunderstorm activity is 0.26 to 0.52 DU, and the annual production of ozone due to thunderstorm activity
is of the order of 4.02 × 1037 molecules / year. The annual NO2 production may be of the order of 2.02 × 1035molecules / year. |
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| Keywords: | Visible Spectroscopy Thunderstorm Ozone production NO3 production Atmospheric electricity Lightning flashes Multiple scattering factor |
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