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APPENDIX E
UMKEHR PROCESSING
Umkehr profiles show the vertical distribution of Ozone in the Atmosphere from ground level to
50 km.
Using the UM.RTN, the Brewer Spectrophotometer takes Umkehr measurements through a series
of Zenith Sky samples of multiple wavelengths between solar zenith angles of 60
O
and 91
O
in the
morning and in the evening.
Data is stored in the daily ‘B’ file and at the End of Day is written to a daily ‘U’ file.
Umkehr processing software, the purpose of which is to process the Brewer raw Umkehr data into
graphable profiles, has been developed by Scientists at the Atmospheric Environment Service of
Canada. This software is not a KIPP & ZONEN poduct, nor does KIPP & ZONEN claim to have
expertise in the area of Umkehr processing. We will, however, endevour to provide whatever
information we can to assist in the generation of ozone profiles for Brewer stations, and the
following discussion is a first attempt.
This Appendix briefly describes the steps necessary to process Umkehr Data. For further expert
assistance, especially as concerns the quality of data, and station dependent parameters, it is
suggested that WMO or AES scientists be consulted.
For a more in-depth discussion of the theory and practicalities of Umkehr measurements and
presentation, experts at Environment Canada or the WOUDC should be consulted.
1.
Conventions:
JJJYY
Julian day and year
nnn
Brewer number
2.
All Umkehr Data and data processing programs should reside in a common directory.
APPENDIX E UMKEHR PROCESSING
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