An ozone sounding with RS41 consists of an ozone sensor unit, RSA411 Ozone Interface Kit, and RS41 radiosonde. These are described in the sections below. Other equipment needed is also explained. For detailed information on the radiosonde, see Vaisala Radiosonde RS41-SG and RS41-SGP User Guide.
In an ozone sounding, the radiosonde is attached to a styrofoam flight box which contains the ozone sensor unit and the interface card. The battery for powering the ozone pump is placed in a compartment on the side of the box. For information on performing an ozone sounding with Vaisala Radiosonde RS41, see also Vaisala DigiCORA Sounding System MW41 Online Help.
| To further improve the design of Radiosonde RS41, the radiosonde now has EPS covers with plastic fasteners. This makes the radiosonde's look and feel slightly different from before, but the radiosonde performance is still on the same high level. The plastic covers have been removed to decrease the total plastic amount of RS41. |