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SUMMATION OPACITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Climatology
  • Air Pollution
CONT

Summation opacity is reported in tenths and represents the portion of the whole sky concealed by layers at and below a given level. It is the sum of the opacities of the layers at and below a given level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Climatologie
  • Pollution de l'air
CONT

L'opacité cumulative est inscrite en dixièmes; c'est la partie de la voûte céleste masquée par des couches à un niveau donné et au-dessous d'un niveau donné. Il s'agit de la somme des opacités des couches à un niveau donné et au-dessous d'un niveau donné.

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