Modeling of atmospheric chemistry

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Mathematical modeling of atmospheric composition is a formidable scientific and computational challenge. This comprehensive presentation of the modeling methods used in atmospheric chemistry focuses on both theory and practice, from the fundamental principles behind models, through to their applications in interpreting observations. An encyclopaedic coverage of methods used in atmospheric modeling, including their advantages and disadvantages, makes this a one-stop resource with a large scope. Particular emphasis is given to the mathematical formulation of chemical, radiative, and aerosol processes; advection and turbulent transport; emission and deposition processes; as well as major chapters on model evaluation and inverse modeling. The modeling of atmospheric chemistry is an intrinsically interdisciplinary endeavour, bringing together meteorology, radiative transfer, physical chemistry and biogeochemistry, making the book of value to a broad readership. Introductory chapters and a review of the relevant mathematics make this book instantly accessible to graduate students and researchers in the atmospheric sciences.  Read more... Preface 1. The concept of model 2. Atmospheric structure and dynamics 3. Chemical processes in the atmosphere 4. Model equations and numerical approaches 5. Formulation of radiative, chemical, and aerosol rates 6. Numerical methods for chemical systems 7. Numerical methods for advection 8. Parameterization of small-scale processes 9. Surface fluxes 10. Atmospheric observations and model evaluation 11. Inverse modeling for atmospheric chemistry Appendix A. Physical constants and other data Appendix B. Units, multiplying prefixes and conversion factors Appendix C. International reference atmosphere Appendix D. Chemical mechanism Appendix E. Brief mathematical review Further reading Index.