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Kuwait oil fires: correction.

P V Hobbs, L F Radke

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |March 26, 1993
    PubMed
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    Revised airborne studies of Kuwait oil fire smoke show lower depletions of sulfur dioxide (SO(2)) and nitrogen oxides (NO(x)). Recalculated rates are 6% and 22% per hour, respectively, with unchanged climatic effect conclusions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Atmospheric Chemistry
    • Environmental Science
    • Aviation Meteorology

    Background:

    • Previous studies reported high depletion rates for sulfur dioxide (SO(2)) and nitrogen oxides (NO(x)) from Kuwait oil fires.
    • These initial rates were based on airborne measurements using CO(2) as a tracer gas.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To correct previously reported SO(2) and NO(x) depletion rates.
    • To ensure accuracy in atmospheric impact assessments of the Kuwait oil fires.

    Main Methods:

    • Airborne measurements were conducted using a Convair C-131 aircraft.
    • Carbon dioxide (CO(2)) measurements, initially from a continuous analyzer, were re-evaluated using grab samples.
    • Recalculations accounted for cabin air contamination in the continuous CO(2) data.

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    Main Results:

    • Recalculated SO(2) depletion rate is 6% per hour.
    • Recalculated NO(x) depletion rate is 22% per hour.
    • Initial estimates of 50% and 60% were found to be overestimated due to CO(2) measurement errors.

    Conclusions:

    • The revised depletion rates for SO(2) and NO(x) are significantly lower than initially reported.
    • The overall conclusions regarding the climatic effects of the Kuwait oil fires remain unchanged despite the revised rates.