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The Dobson Ozone Spectrophotometer

The Dobson spectrophotometer, its function and technical parts are described in several basic papers (Dobson 1957a, 1957b, Dobson et al.1962, Komhyr 1980 etc.) - see Papers. This page contains instructional videos about operation of the Dobson spectrophotometer and also papers on specification of new components and upgrades developed by other specialists in recent years.

Archie I. Asbridge: Dobson Spectrophotometer Calibration Notes
Komhyr, W.D., (1980); revised 2006, R. Evans: Operations Handbook, Report No.6
Spanish version Operations Handbook, Report No.6

Instructional videos, directed by Ulf Koehler from MOHp, © DWD 2018

C-D-A Ozone Observation
Mercury Lamp Test
Standard Lamp Test
Symmetry Test

Instructional videos translated to Spanish language

C-D-A Ozone Observation
Mercury Lamp Test
Standard Lamp Test
Symmetry Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71yo9IVV3R8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trt8Ml-wwrk