Date of Award
1990
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Burnett, Elizabeth B.
Thesis/Dissertation Co-Chair
Burnett, Clyde R.
Abstract
OH vertical column abundances have been measured since 1977. Based on this long-term data base, the terrestrial OH abundance trends, such as the high-sun (secX = 1) enhancement of the zenith angle dependence, seasonal variations, and diurnal behaviors, have been observed. Current atmospheric models do not predict these features. In this thesis, a one dimensional photochemical model of the mesosphere has been constructed in order to examine the possibility that these observed effects might originate in this region of the atmosphere. Transport effects are not considered. The model result demonstrates that the observed OH behaviors are not caused by known photochemical reactions in the mesosphere.
Extent
129 p.
Recommended Citation
Liu, Yan, "Examination of observed hydroxyl column abundance behaviors using a mesospheric model" (1990). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 46.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/46
Identifier
FADT14579
Comments
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1990.|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1990.