Rocketborne Ozonesonde Utilizing Chemiluminescence to Measure Atmospheric Ozone.
Abstract
A chemilumiscent ozone sensor capable of measuring ozone concentration in the lower mesosphere and stratosphere has been developed. It is deployed with a small meteorological rocket (super Loki) of 5.4 cm diameter, at an altitude of 75 km and descends on a 2.1 meter STARUTE parachute. The sensor incorporates a new aerodynamic air sampling system which increases the flow of air over the detector to make possible the accurate measurement of ozone in the upper atmosphere. Calibration of the detector under simulated flight conditions as well as its dependence upon the flow rate are described. Test results obtained at White Sands Missile Range (32 N) are compared to those of other experiments. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057423
Entities
People
- Bruce Bollermann
- Frank Hayo