The contribution of evaporation from the Great Lakes to the continental atmosphere: estimate based on stable isotope data
The isotopic composition of precipitation and river runoff in the vicinity of the North American Great Lakes is characterized by a higher deuterium-excess value than observed in the advecting air masses. It is suggested that this indicates that evaporated moisture from the surface waters is mixed with the atmosphere waters. A preliminary estimate of the atmospheric water balance during summer and autumn indicates that between 4.6%–15.7% of the atmospheric water content downwind from the Great Lakes is derived from lake evaporation during summer.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1994 |
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Title | The contribution of evaporation from the Great Lakes to the continental atmosphere: estimate based on stable isotope data |
DOI | 10.1029/94GL00069 |
Authors | Joel R. Gat, Carl J. Bowser, Carol Kendall |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Geophysical Research Letters |
Index ID | 70186599 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |