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Record 1 2004-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • The Sun (Astronomy)
DEF

Specular reflection of the Sun's direct rays by a water surface.

OBS

This reflection appears in visible imagery as a bright area on an otherwise dark water area when winds are light and the water surface is smooth. The rougher the water, the more diffuse the glint pattern.

Key term(s)
  • sun glint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Soleil (Astronomie)
DEF

Réflexion spéculaire des rayons solaires directs sur un plan d'eau.

Spanish

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

Reflexión especular de los rayos solares directos sobre una superficie de agua.

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