EFFECTIVE BASS-PAUR 1985 OZONE ABSORPTION-COEFFICIENTS FOR USE WITH DOBSON OZONE SPECTROPHOTOMETERS

Details are presented concerning the derivation of new, standard, effective ozone absorption coefficients for use with Dobson ozone spectrophotometers. The work was performed under auspices of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Global Ozone Research and Monitoring Program, with the goal of improving and standardizing ozone measurements throughout the world. The new coefficients, based on the laboratory measurements of Bass and Paur (1985), were sanctioned for use worldwide, beginning January 1, 1992, by the WMO Executive Panel on Environmental Pollution and Atmospheric Chemistry. The new coefficients, together with use of slightly improved Rayleigh molecular scattering coefficients also adopted as standard, yield total ozone amounts 2.6% smaller than values obtained during July 1, 1957 to December 31, 1991, derived from the use of Vigroux (1953, 1967) ozone absorption coefficients. Information is provided also on correcting ozone data obtained in the past to the new ozone absorption coefficient scale.