Physics
Scientific paper
May 1988
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1988georl..15..413a&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters (ISSN 0094-8276), vol. 15, May 1988, p. 413-416.
Physics
3
Antarctic Regions, Ozone Depletion, Ozonometry, Satellite Observation, Morphology, Nimbus 7 Satellite, Solar Instruments, Spring (Season), Stratosphere
Scientific paper
The three-dimensional morphology of the Antarctic ozone minimum was obtained by mapping ozone distribution data from Nimbus-7 solar backscatter UV instrument, obtained at different pressure levels, on a south polar projection. These maps show that a clearly defined ozone minimum relative to the local ozone field extends throughout the stratosphere from about 10 km to above 50 km, though the intensity of the ozone decrease becomes less with altitude. The examination of the behavior of the general ozone-hole area suggests the existence of at least three distinct regions: (1) the region below 33 km, where ozone follows the pattern of the ozone hole, exhibiting a strong trend since 1979 and decreasing from late August to a minimum in October; (2) the 33-43 km height region of relatively stable ozone concentration; and (3) the region above 43 km, where ozone is again fluctuating, with a decrease during September to a minimum in October.
Aikin Arthur C.
McPeters Richard D.
No associations
LandOfFree
The three-dimensional morphology of the Antarctic ozone minimum does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with The three-dimensional morphology of the Antarctic ozone minimum, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The three-dimensional morphology of the Antarctic ozone minimum will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-854690