First detection of ammonia in the upper troposphere
Posted on: 24/Dec/2016 10:25:18 AM
Researchers for the first time have discovered ammonia in Earth`s lowest atmospheric layer. The detected ammonia was most concentrated in the upper layer of the troposphere above India and China. Researchers have found atmospheric ammonia about 7.5 miles to 9.3 miles (12 to 15 km) above sea level in the same area and time period in which Asian summer monsoons happen.
The discovery indicates that agricultural ammonia produced on Earth`s surface can make its way into the troposphere, where it ends up in monsoons. This ammonia will change the climatic conditions of the earth. The accumulation of aerosols in the troposphere is thought to have a cooling effect, as clouds reflect the sun`s energy. However, clouds can also trap heat released by Earth, which can warm the planet.
