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Selection of optimum wavelengths for ozone mapping from satellitesFaced with conflicting requirements for measuring total ozone with the Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet Spectrometer/Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (SBUV/TOMS), a recommended strategy is to select three wavelengths: one at the peak of the ozone absorption cross section spectrum, another at a nearby minimum and a third wavelength that lies just outside the absorption spectrum. A pair formed using the first two wavelengths are then used under most observing conditions; another pair formed using the last two wavelengths are used near the terminator. There is no evidence that the use of additional wavelengths provides any benefit for measuring total ozone. Additional wavelengths, however, are necessary if other atmospheric species, such as SO sub 2, need to be measured.
Document ID
19880004416
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bhartia, P. K. (SASC Technologies, Inc. Hyattsville, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center, Scientific and Operational Requirements for TOMS Data
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Accession Number
88N13798
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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