Abstract
In this work, we deal with the retrieval of O 3 from the upper atmosphere data from 20 to 100 km using the high spectral resolution measurements of MIPAS in the regions of 14 and 10 μm. Non-LTE modelling of the O 3 levels is included. Quality parameters of the retrievals and sensitivity tests for tuning the retrieval processor are presented. Day and nighttime O 3 profiles and zonal O 3 distribution for solstice conditions are shown to demonstrate the robustness and quality of the method. Finally a preliminary error assessment on the random and systematic errors, including non-LTE sources, is presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 943-951 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Advances in Space Research |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Lower thermosphere
- Mesosphere
- MIPAS
- Non-LTE
- Ozone
- Remote sensing
- Stratosphere