Residual ozone (total ozone after balloon burst) - RS41-SG - RS41-SGP

RS41 Ozone Soundings User Guide

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RS41-SG
RS41-SGP
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After the balloon burst, the level of ozone is estimated by using the following equation 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.

You can now calculate the total ozone from the equation:

Another option is introduced in the GAW Report 201. Post-calculation is possible, integrated ozone is reported, and you can calculate residual ozone afterwards. The calculation can also be changed in the script.