A low cost instrument based on a solid state sensor for balloon-borne atmospheric O(3) profile sounding

The design of an instrument based on a solid state tungsten oxide sensor for making profile measurements of atmospheric ozone from balloon platforms is described. The sensor is operated at a constant temperature, typically 530 [degree]C. The importance of a detailed consideration of the electronic d...

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Published in:Journal of environmental monitoring 2005-02, Vol.7 (2), p.158
Main Authors: Hansford, Graeme M, Freshwater, Ray A, Bosch, Ronald A, Cox, R Anthony, Jones, Roderic L, Pratt, Keith F E, Williams, David E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Calibration
Cost Control
Environmental Monitoring - economics
Environmental Monitoring - instrumentation
Oxidants, Photochemical - analysis
Ozone - analysis
Sensitivity and Specificity
Temperature
Tungsten Compounds
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Summary:The design of an instrument based on a solid state tungsten oxide sensor for making profile measurements of atmospheric ozone from balloon platforms is described. The sensor is operated at a constant temperature, typically 530 [degree]C. The importance of a detailed consideration of the electronic design is demonstrated, with particular reference to the circuit to control the sensor heater. Calibration methods which are straightforward to implement are illustrated, and the results of a test flight alongside an electrochemical ozonesonde are shown. Quantitative agreement within 25% for most of the profile demonstrates the potential of this type of sensor for ozone sounding. Future improvements from manufacture to analysis are expected to improve on this.
ISSN:1464-0325