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Water vapor interference in the UV absorption measurement of atmospheric ozone

Wilson, 2005

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Wilson K
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In this thesis work, a significant water vapor interference inherent to many and possibly all UV-based, commercially available ozone monitors was positively identified for the first time. The mechanism of this indirect interference, as water itself does not directly absorb 254 nm …
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