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cloud luminance [1 record]

Record 1 2015-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Luminance determined by the amount of light scattered, reflected and transmitted by the particles which constitute a cloud. This light comes mainly from a luminary or from the sky; an appreciable part may also come from the Earth's surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Luminance due à la lumière réfléchie, diffusée et transmise par les particules constitutives de ce nuage. Cette lumière provient, pour la plus grande part, directement de l'astre éclairant ou du ciel; une part appréciable peut provenir également de la surface terrestre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Luminancia determinada por la cantidad de luz difundida, reflejada y transmitida por las partículas que forman una nube. Esta luz procede principalmente del Sol, de la Luna o del cielo; una parte apreciable puede proceder también de la superficie de la Tierra.

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