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T. Reiner, M. Hanke F. Arnold, H. Ziereis, H. Schlager and W. Junkermann

Abstract

Aircraft-Borne Measurements of Peroxy Radicals, Related Trace Gases, and UV Radiation: Instrumentation, Diagnostic Studies and Results Guest Contribution T. Reiner*, M. Hanke\ F Arnold*, H Ziereis^, H Schlager^ and W Junkermann^ ' Max-Planck-Institutfur Kernphysik, Bereich Atmosphdrenphysik, Postfach 103980, D-69029 Heidelberg, Germany ^ InsitutfUr Physik der Atmosphare, DLR Oberpfaffenhofen, D-82230 Wessling, Germany * Fraunhofer-Institut fur Atmospharische Umweltforschung, Kreuzeckbahnstr. 19, D-82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Introduction Peroxy radicals are produced during the atmospheric oxidation of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide by the hydroxyl radical OH. They are involved in a multitude of atmospheric reaction systems, which include ozone destroying and ozone producing cycles and the formation of secondary pollutants l

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