Several items are needed to prepare the ozone sensor and the radiosonde for a flight. The items listed below are included in the Vaisala Ozone Sounding Startup Kit and they are explained in more detail in the sections below:
- Ozonizer/Test Unit KTU-3 (or similar, from other manufacturers)
- Ozone destruction filter
- Pump test unit
- Laboratory ware set
- Ozone chemicals
Air flow meter
These items are valid when using the SPC ECC-6A ozone sensor or EN-SCI Model Z ozone sensor. Some sensor manufacturers also have their own startup kits. Note that these kits may not necessarily include all the required items for conducting an ozone sounding. For more details, refer to the sensor manufacturers’ manuals.