A three-dimensional global episodic tracer transport model 1. Evaluation of its transport processes by radon 222 simulations

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 101, Issue 20, 1996, Pages 25931-25947

  Li, Yonghong ^a   Chang, Julius S ^a  

^a STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

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EID: 0000250870     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/96jd02209     Document Type: Review

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