Abstract
Argues that global climate may be considered as a function of albedo. Calculation of hemispherical albedoes is indicated. The southern hemisphere currently reflects away a larger portion of the solar radiation incident upon it compared with the northern hemisphere, a direct result of the position and glaciated state of Antarctica. The southern hemisphere's climatic response to any perturbations is apparently much weaker than that of the northern hemisphere. -P.J.Jarvis
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 373-374 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | South African Journal of Science |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1980 |
| Externally published | Yes |