Molecular Oxygen Measurements from UV Absorption.

Weeks, Lawrence H.

Molecular Oxygen Measurements from UV Absorption.

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Abstract:

A series of sounding rockets were launched to study the atmosphere over a day-night period. Part of this program consisted of two optical payloads for molecular oxygen. The molecular oxygen concentration was obtained from Lyman-alpha and 1450A sensors. Here the method of analysis for molecular oxygen is discussed and the results presented and compared with models and other data. The molecular oxygen concentration is measured by the technique of absorption spectroscopy, using the sun as a light source.

Author(s):

Weeks, Lawrence H.

Author Organization(s):

AIR FORCE CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH LABS L G HANSCOM FIELD MASS

Descriptive Note:

Environmental research papers,

Pagination:

0024

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

AFCRL-TR-74-0109, AFCRL-ERP-469

Task Number(s):

669000

Project Number(s):

AF-6690

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application

Communities of Interest:

Weapons Technologies

Descriptor(s):

*OXYGEN, *GAS ANALYSIS, *UPPER ATMOSPHERE, SPECTRAL LINES, SOLAR ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION, ULTRAVIOLET SPECTRA, SORPTION, CONCENTRATION(COMPOSITION), ABSORPTION CROSS SECTIONS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Atmospheric Physics, Inorganic Chemistry

Keyword(s):

*Spectroscopic analysis, Atmospheric composition

Report Date:

1974 Feb 27