In the study of atmospheric sciences, particularly concerning the ozone layer, the thickness of ozone is quantified using a specific unit known as the Dobson unit (DU). This is the standard unit for measuring the total amount of ozone in a column of the Earth's atmosphere. One Dobson unit refers to a layer of ozone that would be 0.01 millimeters (or 10 micrometers) thick under standard temperature and pressure conditions. Therefore, among the provided options, the correct answer is: Dobson units.