Albedo and transmittance of inhomogeneous stratus clouds
Conference
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OSTI ID:263573
- Institute of Atmospheric Optics, Tomsk (Russian Federation); and others
A highly important topic is the study of the relationship between the statistical parameters of optical and radiative charactertistics of inhomogeneous stratus clouds. This is important because the radiation codes of general circulation models need improvement, and it is important for geophysical information. A cascade model has been developed at the Goddard Space Flight Center to treat stratocumulus clouds with the simplest geometry and horizontal fluctuations of the liquid water path (optical thickness). The model evaluates the strength with which the stochastic geometry of clouds influences the statistical characteristics of albedo and the trnasmittance of solar radiation.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States). Environmental Sciences Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 263573
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9503140--; ON: DE96010942; CNN: Contract 350114-A-Q1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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