System albedo as sensed by satellites: Its definition and variability

N. A. Hughes; A. Henderson-Sellers

doi:10.1080/01431168208948375

System albedo as sensed by satellites

Its definition and variability

N. A. Hughes, A. Henderson-Sellers

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Abstract

System albedo is an important climatological and environmental parameter. This paper discusses some of the problems and assumptions involved in evaluating albedo from satellite data. Clear-sky and cloud albedoes over the United Kingdom and parts of north-west Europe are examined. Spectral, temporal and spatial variations and the effect of averaging are considered. The implications of these results for those currently using and archiving albedo values and for future monitoring of system albedo are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-11
Number of pages	11
Journal	International Journal of Remote Sensing
Volume	3
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01431168208948375
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1982

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Hughes, N. A., & Henderson-Sellers, A. (1982). System albedo as sensed by satellites: Its definition and variability. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 3(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/01431168208948375

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