SAFARI 2000 SHADOZ Ozonesonde Data from Zambia

SHADOZ (Southern Hemisphere ADditional OZonesondes) group collected this dataset during the SAFARI 2000 Dry Season Campaign in September 2000. Balloon-borne ozonesondes measured vertical profiles of ozone, temperature, and pressure up to 35 km altitude. Launches occurred daily in Zambia and regional sites during the peak biomass burning season.

Use Cases

• Analyzing vertical ozone profiles in the troposphere and lower stratosphere during a major biomass burning event.
• Studying correlations between atmospheric temperature, pressure, and ozone concentration from radiosonde measurements.
• Investigating regional atmospheric chemistry and pollution transport during the Southern Hemisphere dry season.

Strengths

• Data captures daily measurements during the peak of the burning season, providing high temporal resolution for September 2000.
• Profiles extend up to 35 km, covering both the troposphere and lower stratosphere.

Limitations

• Conflicting 'last updated' dates exist: NASA Earthdata lists 2000-11-30, while Data.gov lists 2026-03-12, casting doubt on data currency.
• Specific row counts, column names, and dataset size are unknown across all sources.

Provenance

Source

Southern Hemisphere ADditional OZonesondes (SHADOZ) group, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Balloon-borne ozonesonde instruments with attached radiosondes.

Time Range

September 2000

Freshness

2026-03 12 22:16:03.077039

Geography

Zambia and other regional sites in the Southern Hemisphere.