Presence of HNO_3 in the Upper Atmosphere*

D. G. Murcray, Thomas G. Kyle, F. H. Murcray, W. J. Williams

Journal of the Optical Society of America · 1969 · 59 citations · 2 references

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Abstract

Observations of absorption of solar radiation by atmospheric nitric acid obtained on different balloon flights are presented. This absorption occurs in three different wavelength intervals. The use of the very long paths, occurring near sunset, for enhancing weak absorption is discussed.

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