Wavelength calibration of spectra measured by
the Global Ozone Monitoring Experiment by use
of a high-resolution reference spectrum

Jos H.G.M. van Geffen and Roeland F. van Oss
Applied Optics  42, 2739-2753 (2003).

Acknowledgements

The research described in this paper was performed within the framework of the GOME Fast Delivery and Value-Added Products (GOFAP) project, part of ESA's Data User Programme (DUP). The authors would like to thank P. Valks, R. van der A, A. Piters, P. Stammes and R. Voors for useful discussions.

 

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