Principal Investigator:
Co-Investigators:
John C. McConnell
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Science, York University,
4700 Keele Street, North York, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
(416) 736-2100 ext. 77709, jack@nimbus.yorku.ca
C. Thomas McElroy
Atmospheric Process Research Branch, Atmospheric Environment Service,
4905 Dufferin Street, Downsview, Ontario, M3H 5T4, Canada
(416) 739-4630, tmcelroy@dow.on.doe.ca
Brian H. Solheim
Institute for Space and Terrestrial Science, York University,
4700 Keele Street, North York, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
(416) 736-2100 ext. 33858, brian@windid.yorku.ca
In Collaboration With:
Scientific Instrumentation Limited
2233 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L 6A7, Canada
(306) 244-0881
| Abstract | |
| 1.1 | Scientific Objectives |
| 1.1.1 Introduction | |
| 1.1.2 Historical Perspective | |
| 1.1.3 Scientific Goals | |
| 1.1.4 Experimental Methods | |
| 1.2 | The Science Team |
| 1.2.1 Principal Investigator Kimberly Strong | |
| 1.2.2 Co-Investigator James R. Drummond | |
| 1.2.3 Co-Investigator John C. McConnell | |
| 1.2.4 Co-Investigator C. Thomas McElroy | |
| 1.2.5 Co-Investigator Brian H. Solheim | |
| 1.2.6 Collaborating Partner Frank J. Murcray | |
| 1.3 | The Scientific Context |
| 1.4 | Related Modelling Studies |
| 1.4.1 Photochemical Modelling | |
| 1.4.2 Data Assimilation of Ground-Based and Balloon Measurements | |
| 1.4.3 Current Modelling Work | |
| 1.5 | Supporting Ground-Based Measurements |
| 1.5.1 University of Toronto Zenith-Sky Grating Spectrometer | |
| 1.5.2 AES Photodiode Array Spectrometer | |
| 1.5.3 AES Brewer Spectrophotometer | |
| 1.5.4 AES Ozonesondes and Radiosondes | |
| 1.6 | Data Analysis |
| 1.6.1 Balloon-Borne Instruments | |
| 1.6.2 Ground-Based Instruments |
| 2.1 | Mission Overview and SPP Objectives |
| 2.2 | Science Requirements |
| 2.3 | Instrument Description |
| 2.3.1 AES NO2 Spectrophotometer | |
| 2.3.2 AES HNO3 Radiometer | |
| 2.3.3 AES Photodiode Array Spectrometer | |
| 2.3.4 ISTS/York University Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter Spectrometer | |
| 2.3.5 University of Denver High-Resolution Interferometer | |
| 2.3.6 The Ground-Based Instruments | |
| 2.4 | Payload Description |
| 2.5 | Facilities Description |
| 2.6 | Calibration |
| 2.6.1 Calibration: AES NO2 Spectrophotometer | |
| 2.6.2 Calibration: AES HNO3 Radiometer | |
| 2.6.3 Calibration: AES Photodiode Array Spectrometer | |
| 2.6.4 Calibration: ISTS/York University Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter Spectrometer | |
| 2.6.5 Calibration: University of Denver High-Resolution Interferometer | |
| 2.7 | Launch Requirements |
| 2.8 | Operations Requirements |
| 2.9 | Schedule and Milestones |
| 2.10 | Risk Analysis |
| 2.11 | Management Plan |
| References | |
| Appendix A. MANTRA Phase Two: A Second Balloon Flight |