The Oxford-Kew ozone sonde
- 19 July 1960
- journal article
- Published by The Royal Society in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series A. Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Vol. 256 (1287) , 470-495
- https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.1960.0120
Abstract
An ozone sonde capable of measuring and transmitting the local ozone concentration has been developed for the I. G. Y. and is described in some detail. A continuous electrochemical detector measures the ozone concentration, providing a d. c. electric current of 0 to 5 μ A according to the amount of ozone in the air passed through it. This output current is telemetered by a current-controlled variable inductance which is interchangeable with a standard inductance coil in a Kew radiosonde. The element is of low cost, weighs about 600 g and requires very limited auxiliary equipment for its use. Sixty-five successful ascents have been made and the results of the European ascents are given.This publication has 3 references indexed in Scilit:
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