Observation and Validation of Methane from FTIR Over Addis Ababa

Methane is the most abundant organic trace gas in the atmosphere. The concentration of this gas is increasing more than double since industrial era. Due to its diverse sources and high impact on climate change study of the global atmospheric methane concentration is of special concern. In this work the sources, impacts and sinks of Methane are explored on regional basis. The book can serve as an excellent spring board for students,researchers,policy makers and climate scientists who are concerned about global warming.