NASA NTRS · 19780003133
Global atmospheric sampling program
Abstract
Automated instruments were installed on a commercial B-747 aircraft, during the program, to obtain baseline data and to monitor key atmospheric constituents associated with emissions of aircraft engines in order to determine if aircraft are contributing to pollution of the upper atmosphere. Data thus acquired on a global basis over the commercial air routes for 5 to 10 years will be analyzed. Ozone measurements in the 29,000 to 45,000 foot altitude were expanded over what has been available from ozonesondes. Limited aerosol composition measurements from filter samples show low levels of sulfates and nitrates in the upper troposphere. Recently installed instruments for measurement of carbon monoxide and condensation nuclei are beginning to return data.
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Lezberg, E. A., Perkins, P. J., Englund, D. R., Gauntner, D. J., Holdeman, J. D.. 1977-10-01. Global atmospheric sampling program. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19780003133
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