• Provides basic explanations of the science of stratospheric ozone.
  • Explains how Man has affected the Ozone Layer.
  • Provides basic explanations of how ozone that is about 10 miles above us is measured from the ground.
  • Provides a simple way for the people of Alaska to learn more about historical and current levels of ozone over the state of Alaska.

What is Ozone?
A description of the ozone molecule.___________________

How is Ozone Formed?
A description of how oxygen molecules in the stratosphere form ozone molecules.

How is Ozone Measured?
Brief description of how the Dobson Spectrophotometer works.

Changing Levels of Ozone
Trends in ozone levels and the effects of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) on ozone levels.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions.________________

Glossary
Definitions for common words used in ozone science.____

Where in the World is Fairbanks, Alaska?
Maps showing the location of Fairbanks and a few facts about Fairbanks and Alaska.

Exercises
Hands on exercises to help in the understanding of ozone chemistry and how ozone is measured.

TOMS North Pole Ozone Observations
NASA's most recent ozone observations by the Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS).

TOMS3F Campaign
Research on stratospheric ozone conducted at the University of Alaska - Fairbanks in spring 2001.