Testing the Two-Layer Model for Correcting Near Cloud Reflectance Enhancement Using LES/SHDOM Simulated Radiances

A transition zone exists between cloudy skies and clear sky, such that clouds scatter solar radiation into clear sky regions. From a satellite perspective, it appears that clouds enhance the radiation nearby. We seek a simple method to estimate this enhancement, since it is so computationally expens...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of geophysical research. Atmospheres : JGR. - 1998. - 121(2016), 16 vom: 24. Aug., Seite 9661-9674
1. Verfasser: Wen, Guoyong (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Marshak, Alexander, Várnai, Tamás, Levy, Robert
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of geophysical research. Atmospheres : JGR
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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