On the seasonal variation of the surface ozone in Athens, Greece

An attempt has been made to examine the seasonal variation of the surface ozone mixing ratio in Athens, Greece during the periods 1901–1940 and 1987–1998. The first finding is that in July and August while the daytime surface ozone mixing ratio from the beginning until the end of the 20th century ha...

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Published in:Atmospheric environment (1994) 2001, Vol.35 (2), p.315-320
Main Authors: Varotsos, C, Ya Kondratyev, K, Efstathiou, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air pollution
Annual cycle
Greece, Athens
Photochemistry
Stratosphere–troposphere exchange
Surface ozone mixing ratio
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Summary:An attempt has been made to examine the seasonal variation of the surface ozone mixing ratio in Athens, Greece during the periods 1901–1940 and 1987–1998. The first finding is that in July and August while the daytime surface ozone mixing ratio from the beginning until the end of the 20th century has increased by approximately 1.8 times, the nighttime surface ozone mixing ratio remained approximately at the same level. The second finding is that the increase in the mean daytime mixing ratio during the transition period from winter to summer is equal to the increase in the maximum daytime mixing ratios, whilst the enhancement of the nighttime surface ozone maxima is stronger than that of the nighttime mean surface ozone mixing ratio. Plausible explanation for this finding is given through mechanisms like long-range transport and photochemical processes occurring in the boundary layer, free troposphere and lower stratosphere.
ISSN:1352-2310
1873-2844
DOI:10.1016/S1352-2310(00)00152-7