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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-18-1653-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-18-1653-2018
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06 Feb 2018
Research article |  | 06 Feb 2018

Lagrangian process attribution of isotopic variations in near-surface water vapour in a 30-year regional climate simulation over Europe

Marina Dütsch, Stephan Pfahl, Miro Meyer, and Heini Wernli

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Atmospheric processes are imprinted in the concentrations of stable water isotopes. Therefore, isotopes can be used to gain insight into these processes and improve our understanding of the water cycle. In this study, we present a new method that quantitatively shows which atmospheric processes influence isotope concentrations in near-surface water vapour over Europe. We found that the most important processes are evaporation from the ocean, evapotranspiration from land, and turbulent mixing.
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