Ozone layer — The ozone layer is a layer in Earth s atmosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). This layer absorbs 97–99% of the Sun s high frequency ultraviolet light, which is potentially damaging to the life forms on Earth.[1] It … Wikipedia
Ultraviolet — UV redirects here. For other uses, see UV (disambiguation). UVB redirects here. For the mysterious shortwave radio station in Russia, see UVB 76. For other uses, see Ultraviolet (disambiguation). False color image of the Sun s corona as seen in… … Wikipedia
Radiosonde — A GPS sonde, approx 220 × 80 ×75 mm (8.7 × 3.1 × 3 in) (with grounding station in background, used to perform a ground check and also recondition the humidity sensor) A radiosonde (Sonde is French for probe) is a unit for use in weather balloons… … Wikipedia
Mauna Loa Observatory — The Observatory from air. Satellite image … Wikipedia
SBUV/2 — Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet RadiometerThe Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet Radiometer, or SBUV/2, is an operational remote sensor which flies on NOAA weather satellites and monitors the density and distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere… … Wikipedia
NOx — This article is about nitrogen oxides produced during combustion. For other definitions see Nox See also: Nitrogen oxide NOx is a generic term for the mono nitrogen oxides NO and NO2 (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide). They are produced from the … Wikipedia