RONOCO (ROle of Nighttime chemistry in controlling the Oxidising Capacity of the AtmOsphere)
Lead Research Organisation:
University of York
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
Please see lead institute (University of Cambridge) document
Organisations
Publications
Aruffo E
(2014)
Aircraft observations of the lower troposphere above a megacity: Alkyl nitrate and ozone chemistry
in Atmospheric Environment
Lidster R
(2014)
The impact of monoaromatic hydrocarbons on OH reactivity in the coastal UK boundary layer and free troposphere
in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Lidster RT
(2011)
The application of two total transfer valve modulators for comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography of volatile organic compounds.
in Journal of separation science
Stone D
(2014)
Radical chemistry at night: comparisons between observed and modelled HO<sub>x</sub>, NO<sub>3</sub> and N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> during the RONOCO project
in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Walker H
(2015)
Night-time measurements of HO<sub><i>x</i></sub> during the RONOCO project and analysis of the sources of HO<sub>2</sub>
in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
| Description | Basic chemical processes that affect pollutants during nighttime have been investigated. We now have a greatly increased knowledge of oxidation of volatile organic compounds at night by their reaction with the NO3 radical. this in turn will lead to a better understanding of how nighttime process affect air pollution in the UK. |
| Exploitation Route | Organisations such as the UK Met Office can use our findings to input into their air quality forecast models, which provide information to the general public on upcoming levels of air pollution. It is our hope that the research from this project will improve the accuracy of these models. |
| Sectors | Environment |
| Description | Increased knowledge of the chemical and physical processes affecting UK air quality. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2011 |
| Sector | Environment |
| Impact Types | Policy & public services |