Flux of dimethylsulfide from the oceans: A comparison of updated data sets and flux models

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 105, Issue D22, 2000, Pages 26793-26808

  Kettle, A J ^a   Andreae, M O ^a  

^a MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR CHEMISTRY   (Germany)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DIMETHYLSULFIDE; GLOBAL OCEAN; MODELING; SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE; SURFACE FLUX; WIND VELOCITY;

EID: 0034494791     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2000JD900252     Document Type: Review

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