Earlier unknown continuum absorption band of the atmosphere in the region from 250 to 320 nm was observed for the first time. In contrast to Hartley band of O3 new absorption band is caused by atmospheric water vapor.
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2. V.M. Klimkin, and V.N. Fedorishchev Laser-induced fluorescence of H2O vapor Optika Atmosfery, 1, 26 (1988)