Plug-And-Play Stratospheric Ozone Monitoring: Development and Flight Validation of a Solid Polymer Electrolyte (SPE) Sensor
05 Oct 2026
Developments in Earth System Measurements and Technologies
Emerging measurement technologies and integrated observing approaches
An upper-air ozone monitoring module was developed using a solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) sensor as a plug-and-play secondary tool to support standard electrochemical concentration cell (ECC) ozonesondes. Addressing the heavy pre-flight preparation required by ECCs, this module enables rapid, low-maintenance deployment. We detail the sensor's laboratory recalibration under low-pressure environments, the strategy for deriving ozone partial pressure, and preliminary sounding results demonstrating its operational feasibility.
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