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Defense metorological satellite measurements of total ozone

Journal Article · · Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States)

A multichannel filter radiometer (MFR) on Defence Meteorological Satellites (DMS) that measured total ozone on a global-scale from March 1977--February 1980 is described. The total ozone data measured by the MFR were compared with total ozone data taken by surfaced-based Dobson spectrophotometers. When comparisons were made for five months, the Dobson spectrophotometer measured 2--5% more total ozone than the MFR. Comparisons between the Dobson spectrophotometer and the MFR showed a reduced RMS difference as the comparisons were made at closer proximity. A Northern Hemisphere total ozone distribution obtained from MFR data is presented.

Research Organization:
Atmospheric and Geophysical Sciences Division, University of California
OSTI ID:
5384231
Journal Information:
Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 9:1; ISSN GPRLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English