Residual Ozone (Total Ozone after Balloon Burst) - RS41-D - RS41-SG - RS41-SGM - RS41-SGP

RS41 Ozone Soundings User Guide

Document code
M211486EN
Revision
E
Language
English
Product
RS41-D
RS41-SG
RS41-SGM
RS41-SGP
Document type
User guide

After the balloon burst, the level of ozone is estimated by using the equation below with a constant mixing ratio (p3i = p3i+1 = p3END) up to ambient pressure 0 hPa. The equation changes to:

When the pressure is given in hPa, the equation above gives the residual total ozone in DUs.

The total ozone can now be calculated from the equation:

Another option is introduced in the GAW report 201. Post-calculation is possible, integrated ozone is reported, and residual can be calculated afterwards. It can also be changed in the script.