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Moon tracking spectrometer measurements of ozone and nitrogen dioxide from Arrival Heights during the polar winter
Entry ID: K085_1985_1987_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: A moon tracking spectrometer was installed at Arrival Heights in January 1985 to measure trace gas species (ozone O3 and nitrogen dioxide NO2) in the stratosphere. The spectrometer measurements are made in the UV, visible and infrared regions of the spectrum. The stratospheric gases (O3 and NO2) are quantified by their absorption signature, using the moon as a light source. The interplay between dynamics and chemistry have been identified and the photochemical behaviour of oxides of nitrogen as a function of season were quantified. The instrument was serviced and replaced at various intervals.
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Description: The spectrophotometer data is submitted to the international Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC). This public record is available through an anonymous ftp or by a clickable map linking sites with data directories.

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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -77.83   S: -77.83   E: 166.66   W: 166.66
Min Altitude: 200 Max Altitude: 100000

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1985-01-01
Stop Date: 1986-12-31
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GROUND STATIONS Ancillary Description
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SPECTROPHOTOMETERS Ancillary Description
Project
Quality The trace gas measurements from Arrival Heights have been added to the database at Lauder. Please contact the investigator for more information.
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Personnel
STEPHEN W WOOD
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: +64 3 440 0426
Fax: +64 3 447 3348
Email: s.wood at niwa.co.nz
Contact Address:
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)
Lauder
Private Bag 50061
City: Omakau
Province or State: Central Otago
Country: New Zealand
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Publications/References
Keys, J.G. Johnston, P.V. Stratospheric NO2 and O3 in Antarctica: dynamic and chemically controlled variations. Geophysical research letters 13(12): 1260-1263, 1986.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-02-03
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-02-09

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