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Decrease in tropospheric O3levels in the Northern Hemisphere observed by IASI

par Wespes, Catherine ;Hurtmans, Daniel ;Clerbaux, Cathy ;Boynard, Anne;Coheur, Pierre
Référence Atmospheric chemistry and physics, 18, page (6867-6885)
Publication Publié, 2018-05-16

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In this study, we describe the recent changes in the tropospheric ozone (O3) columns measured by the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI), onboard the Metop satellite, during the first 9 years of operation (January 2008 to May 2017). Using appropriate multivariate regression methods, we differentiate significant linear trends from other sources of O3 variations captured by IASI. The geographical patterns of the adjusted O3 trends are provided and discussed on the global scale. Given the large contribution of the natural variability in comparison with that of the trend (25-85% vs. 15-50%, respectively) to the total O3 variations, we estimate that additional years of IASI measurements are generally required to detect the estimated O3 trends with high precision. Globally, additional 6 months to 6 years of measurements, depending on the regions and the seasons, are needed to detect a trend of