Ozone Information
 
In the stratosphere, the region of the Earth's atmosphere from 6 to 30 miles (10 to 50 kilometers) above the surface, the chemical compound ozone plays a vital role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. During the past 20 years, concentrations of this important compound have been threatened by human-made gases released into the atmosphere, including those known as CFCs. These chemical compounds as well as meteorological conditions in the stratosphere affect the concentration of stratospheric ozone.   Sunrise over the Earth as seen from space

Sun rising from space view

NOAA uses satellite, airborne and ground-based systems to continuously monitor stratospheric ozone as well as the chemical compounds and atmospheric conditions that affect its concentration. NOAA's Aeronomy Laboratory, Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory, Climate Prediction Center and the National Climatic Data Center are actively involved in monitoring and research, which enhances the scientific understanding of ozone and the processes affecting its concentration in the stratosphere. This site provides information on these NOAA organizations, links to current and historical stratospheric ozone and climate data as well as information on the science of ozone. A list of NOAA representatives, recent ozone-related press releases and frequently asked questions are also provided via the pulldown menu on their site.

Monitoring and Research in NOAA

http://www.ozonelayer.noaa.gov/ 

 

Climate Prediction Center

http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov

 

EPA Ozone Depletion and much more

http://www.epa.gov/docs/ozone/index.html 

 

To see the Ozone Hole change. Has info with pictures for a week. http://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/    

 
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