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Atmospheric Methane: Sources, Sinks, and Role in Global Change

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The geographical distribution and increasing trend of trace gas concentrations in the global atmosphere are determined by a complex interplay of the geographical distribution of natural and human sources, biogeochemical and ecosystem dynamics, human agricultural and industrial practices, and atmospheric chemistry and dynamics. For an understanding of the global methane cycle, it is necessary to develop and apply methods that are suitable for measuring methane and its isotopes and that can be used for research on the many facets of the budget of atmospheric methane.

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Conrad, R., Rasmussen, R.A. (1993). Measurement and Research Techniques. In: Khalil, M.A.K. (eds) Atmospheric Methane: Sources, Sinks, and Role in Global Change. NATO ASI Series, vol 13. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-84605-2_2

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