Entry: Dobson Unit
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URI: http://codes.wmo.int/wmdr/unit/DU
Unit of column abundance of molecules in the atmosphere. 1 DU is defined to be 0.01 mm thickness at STP (standard temperature and pressure, 0.00 degC and 1013.25 hPa) and is equivalent of 2.6867 x 1E20 molecules per square metre.
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Unit of column abundance of molecules in the atmosphere. 1 DU is defined to be 0.01 mm thickness at STP (standard temperature and pressure, 0.00 degC and 1013.25 hPa) and is equivalent of 2.6867 x 1E20 molecules per square metre.
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Dobson Unit
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DU
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Concept
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