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Global Stratospheric Effects of Supersonic Transports

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The Changing Global Environment

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SST’s emit pollutants, such as particulates, water vapor and nitrogen oxides. Since their residence time in the stable stratospheric layers is measured in years, appreciable concentrations can build up, comparable to naturally occurring concentrations. Effects of these pollutants are judged to be small as well as reversible. The major unresolved problem relates to whether appreciable amounts of stratospheric ozone are destroyed. A research program to settle outstanding questions is now underway.

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Singer, S.F. (1975). Global Stratospheric Effects of Supersonic Transports. In: Singer, S.F. (eds) The Changing Global Environment. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-1729-9_10

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