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The photodissociation coefficient of NO2, J NO 2, has been measured from a balloon platform in the stratosphere. Results from two balloon flights are reported. High Sun values of J NO 2 measured were 10.5±0.3 and 10.3±0.3×10-3 s-1 at 24 and 32 km respectively. The decrease in J NO 2 at sunset was monitored in both flights. The measurements are found to be in good agreement with calculations of J NO 2 using a simplified isotropic multiple scattering computer routine.
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Madronich, S., Hastie, D.R., Schiff, H.I. et al. Measurement of the photodissociation coefficient of NO2 in the atmosphere: II, stratospheric measurements. J Atmos Chem 3, 233–245 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00210498
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