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SINGLE SCATTERING ALBEDO [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-04-20

English

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

Single scattering albedo (SSA), the ratio of scattering efficiency to total extinction efficiency, is an essential parameter used to estimate the direct radiative forcing (DRF) of aerosols.

French

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

L'albédo de simple diffusion est le rapport de la section efficace de diffusion à la somme des sections efficaces de diffusion et d'absorption, le diagramme de diffusion décrit la manière dont l'énergie diffusée est distribuée dans les différentes directions de l'espace.

Spanish

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