Aviation and the Global Atmosphere

Aviation and the Global Atmosphere
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-10 : 0521663008
ISBN-13 : 9780521663007
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Book Synopsis Aviation and the Global Atmosphere by : Joyce E. Penner

Download or read book Aviation and the Global Atmosphere written by Joyce E. Penner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-06-28 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report is the most comprehensive assessment available on the effects of aviation on the global atmosphere. The report considers all the gases and particles emitted by aircraft that modify the chemical properties of the atmosphere, leading to changes in radiative properties and climate change, and modification of the ozone layer, leading to changes in ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth. This volume provides accurate, unbiased, policy-relevant information and is designed to serve the aviation industry and the expert and policymaking communities.


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