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AEROSOL OPTICAL DEPTH [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Climate Change
DEF

A measure of the degree to which atmospheric aerosols absorb or scatter sunlight anywhere from the top of the atmosphere to the ground.

CONT

Natural aerosols (mineral dust and sea salt) dominate the aerosol mass concentration, while anthropogenic aerosols (water soluble aerosols and black carbon) dominate the aerosol optical depth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Changements climatiques
DEF

Mesure du degré de la présence d'aérosols dans l'atmosphère qui absorbent ou diffusent la lumière du soleil, depuis le sol jusqu'à la couche supérieure de l'atmosphère.

OBS

Ces particules solides ou liquides minuscules peuvent provenir de sources naturelles ou anthropiques y compris la poussière, le sel de mer, la fumée ou les polluants.

Spanish

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