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Variations in the stratospheric ozone field inferred from Nimbus satellite observations

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The ultraviolet Earth radiance data from the backscatter ultraviolet experiment on Nimbus 4 have been inverted to infer ozone profiles using a single Rayleigh scattering model. Two methods of solution give essentially the same results. Comparison of these profiles with simultaneous rocket sounding data shows satisfactory agreement at low and middle latitudes.

Vertical cross-sections of ozone mixing ratio along the orbital tracks indicate that while the gross characteristics of the ozone field above 10 mb are under photochemical control, the influence of atmospheric motions can be found up to the 4 mb level.

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  1. Goddard Space Flight Center, 20771, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA

    Donald F. Heath

  2. Atmospheric Environment Service, 4905 Dufferin Street, Downsview, Ontario, Canada

    Carlton L. Mateer

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Krueger, A.J., Heath, D.F. & Mateer, C.L. Variations in the stratospheric ozone field inferred from Nimbus satellite observations. PAGEOPH 106, 1254–1263 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00881077

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