Emission measurements of the Concorde supersonic aircraft in the lower stratosphere

DW Fahey, ER Keim, KA Boering, CA Brock, JC Wilson… - Science, 1995 - science.org
DW Fahey, ER Keim, KA Boering, CA Brock, JC Wilson, HH Jonsson, S Anthony, TF Hanisco
Science, 1995science.org
Emission indices of reactive gases and particles were determined from measurements in the
exhaust plume of a Concorde aircraft cruising at supersonic speeds in the stratosphere.
Values for NOx (sum of NO and NO2) agree well with ground-based estimates.
Measurements of NOx and HOx indicate a limited role for nitric acid in the plume. The large
number of submicrometer particles measured implies efficient conversion of fuel sulfur to
sulfuric acid in the engine or at emission. A new fleet of supersonic aircraft with similar …
Emission indices of reactive gases and particles were determined from measurements in the exhaust plume of a Concorde aircraft cruising at supersonic speeds in the stratosphere. Values for NOx (sum of NO and NO2) agree well with ground-based estimates. Measurements of NOx and HOx indicate a limited role for nitric acid in the plume. The large number of submicrometer particles measured implies efficient conversion of fuel sulfur to sulfuric acid in the engine or at emission. A new fleet of supersonic aircraft with similar particle emissions would significantly increase stratospheric aerosol surface areas and may increase ozone loss above that expected for NOx emissions alone.
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