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The Significance of biogenic emissions of isoprene and its oxidation products: methacrolein and methyl vinyl ketone on air quality management

Anne Tibbett, Peter F. Nelson, Stuart Day

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    Abstract

    The primary biogenic emission product; isoprene, and the major carbonyl compounds produced from its oxidation; methacrolein and methyl vinyl ketone (MVK), were measured in the atmosphere at forested sites in the regional area of Sydney. Correlations of the oxidation products to isoprene, and to each other, are reported and are in good agreement with other published work. The relationship between isoprene concentrations and meteorological parameters such as temperature has also been investigated. These results provide an important database for establishing the accuracy of emission inventory estimates of biogenic emissions and hence the successful modelling and management of smog formation in the greater Sydney region.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationNational Clean Air Conference
    Subtitle of host publicationlinking air pollution science, policy and management : papers
    EditorsH. Bridgeman
    Place of PublicationNewcastle, NSW
    PublisherCASANZ
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Print)0957850387
    Publication statusPublished - 2003
    EventNational Clean Air Conference (CASNO3) - Newcastle
    Duration: 23 Nov 200327 Nov 2003

    Conference

    ConferenceNational Clean Air Conference (CASNO3)
    CityNewcastle
    Period23/11/0327/11/03

    Keywords

    • biogenic
    • isoprene
    • methyl vinyl ketone
    • MVK
    • methacrolein

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