Other Names
HO2, Hydroperoxyl Radical
Definition
The hydroperoxyl radical, HO2, is formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of most hydrocarbons.
In the polluted atmosphere, it is produced by the photolytic dissociation of formaldehyde. It reacts with Nitric Oxide and produces Nitric dioxide and hydroxyl radical. In the stratosphere, it plays active role in ozone-destroying chain reactions.
Applications
| (1) Atmospheric Chemistry Models | (5) Tracer of Air Motions |
| (2) Air Quality | (6) stratosphere-troposphere exchange |
| (3) Monitoring of Biomass Burning | (7) Climate Change |
| (4) Health and Environment | |
GES DISC Datasets
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| Begin Date | End Date | Data Access | Doc |
| Hydroperoxyl Radical, HO2 Profiles (mixing ratios at different pressure levels) | vmr | Aura/MLS | 2004-08-08 | Current | ML2HO2 | Y |
Atmos Composition
