A low cost instrument based on a solid state sensor for balloon-borne atmospheric O(3) profile sounding.
The design of an instrument based on a solid state tungsten oxide sensor for making profile measurements of atmospheric ozone from balloon platforms is described. The sensor is operated at a constant temperature, typically 530 [degree]C. The importance of a detailed consideration of the electronic design is demonstrated, with particular reference to the circuit to control the sensor heater. Calibration methods which are straightforward to implement are illustrated, and the results of a test flight alongside an electrochemical ozonesonde are shown. Quantitative agreement within 25% for most of the profile demonstrates the potential of this type of sensor for ozone sounding. Future improvements from manufacture to analysis are expected to improve on this.
Hansford
Graeme M
GM
Centre for Atmospheric Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, UKCB2 1EW. gmh11@cam.ac.uk
Freshwater
Ray A
RA
Bosch
Ronald A
RA
Cox
R Anthony
RA
Jones
Roderic L
RL
Pratt
Keith F E
KF
Williams
David E
DE
D002138:Calibration; D003363:Cost Control; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010083:Oxidants, Photochemical / Q000032:analysis*; D010126:Ozone / Q000032:analysis*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013696:Temperature; D017973:Tungsten Compounds
D010083:Oxidants, Photochemical; D017973:Tungsten Compounds; D010126:Ozone