Arctic Ozone Depletion Observed by UARS MLS During the 1994-95 Winter

The Earth's northern hemisphere lower stratosphere was unusually cold in December 1995 and January 1995. Temperatures low enough for polar stratospheric cloud formation persisted until mid-March 1995, and the polar vortex was exceptionally strong throughout the winter. Previous and current Atmo...

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Main Authors: Manney, G. L., Froidevaux, L., Waters, J. W., Santee, M. L., Read, W. G., Flower, D. A., Jarnot, R. F., Zurek, R. W.
Language:English
Published: 2004
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2014/30392
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Summary:The Earth's northern hemisphere lower stratosphere was unusually cold in December 1995 and January 1995. Temperatures low enough for polar stratospheric cloud formation persisted until mid-March 1995, and the polar vortex was exceptionally strong throughout the winter. Previous and current Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) measurements indicating ozone depletion are given.