Ukrainian Antarctic Journal

No 10-11 (2012): Ukrainian Antarctic Journal
Articles

Electrostatic mechanism of bromine release during ozone depletion events

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  • K. Yu. Tkachenko
K. Yu. Tkachenko
Institute of Geological Sciences of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33275/1727-7485.10-11.2012.295
Published December 31, 2012
Keywords
  • ozone,
  • corona,
  • frost flowers,
  • wind,
  • ozone depletion events
How to Cite
Tkachenko, K. Y. (2012). Electrostatic mechanism of bromine release during ozone depletion events. Ukrainian Antarctic Journal, (10-11), 128-135. https://doi.org/10.33275/1727-7485.10-11.2012.295

Abstract

In the investigation we discuss boundary layer ozone depletion events associated with spring and polar sea ice zone, special role of bromine in these processes and a viewpoint of author concerning mechanisms of bromine release in “fair weather” conditions and under high wind.

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