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Record 1 2022-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

An increase in the thickness of clouds as described by cloud liquid water content would generally increase the albedo of the clouds. Greatest albedo change for given increase in liquid water is possible for relatively thin clouds since thick clouds are essentially saturated in brightness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
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