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Sensitivity and uncertainty of reaction mechanisms for photochemical air pollution
Author(s) -
Falls Andrew H.,
McRae Gregory J.,
Seinfeld John H.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
international journal of chemical kinetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.341
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1097-4601
pISSN - 0538-8066
DOI - 10.1002/kin.550111102
Subject(s) - sensitivity (control systems) , chemistry , troposphere , biochemical engineering , reaction mechanism , reaction rate , atmospheric chemistry , kinetic energy , light pollution , mechanism (biology) , computational chemistry , biological system , environmental chemistry , meteorology , organic chemistry , ozone , catalysis , optics , physics , quantum mechanics , electronic engineering , engineering , biology , philosophy , epistemology
A sensitivity/uncertainty analysis is performed on a mechanism describing the chemistry of the polluted troposphere. General features of the photochemical reaction system are outlined together with an assessment of the uncertainties associated with the formulations of mechanistic details and rate data. The combined effects of sensitivity and uncertainty are determined using the Fourier amplitude sensitivity test (FAST) method. The results of this analysis identify the key parameters influencing the chemistry of NO 2 , O 3 , and PAN. Based on these findings, a series of recommendations are made for future experimental kinetic studies.