Trace Gase

Simplified Expression Radiative Forcing, ΔF (W/M−2)

Constant

CO2

ΔF = αln(C/Co)

α = 5.35

CH4

β = 0.036

N2O

ε = 0.12

CFC 11

ΔF = λ (X − Xo)

λ = 0.25

CFC 12

ΔF = ω (X − Xo)

ω = 0.32