An energy balance model exploration of the impacts of interactions between surface albedo, cloud cover and water vapor on polar amplification
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DOI: 10.1007/s00382-017-3974-5
Abstract: We examine the effects of non-linear interactions between surface albedo, water vapor and cloud cover (referred to as climate variables) on amplified warming of the polar regions, using a new energy balance model. Our simulations… read more here.
Keywords: surface albedo; water; interactions surface; water vapor ... See more keywords
Empirical evidence of a positive climate forcing of aerosols at elevated albedo
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2019.07.001
Abstract: Abstract We use Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) observation data to empirically determine how natural and anthropogenic aerosol categories (i.e. mineral dust, biomass burning, and urban-industrial aerosols) affect light extinction, showing that their radiative forcing varies… read more here.
Keywords: surface albedo; aerosol; radiative forcing; urban industrial ... See more keywords
Impact analysis of surface albedo heterogeneity on shortwave radiation using a 3D radiative transfer model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jastp.2020.105287
Abstract: Abstract The I3RC Community Monte Carlo model of three-dimensional (3D) radiative transfer (I3RC-CM) was improved by allowing the specification of surfaces with variable albedo. A series of simulations were performed using the improved I3RC-CM in… read more here.
Keywords: surface albedo; surface; heterogeneity shortwave; albedo heterogeneity ... See more keywords
Effect of urban surface albedo enhancement in India on regional climate cooling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rsase.2017.09.004
Abstract: Abstract In this work, the impact of surface albedo change (by using white paint on roofs in India) on radiative forcing and land surface temperature change has been quantified based on the principles of Physics… read more here.
Keywords: albedo; surface albedo; temperature; change ... See more keywords
Burned area and surface albedo products: Assessment of change consistency at global scale
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2019.03.001
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a framework for assessing the physical consistency between time-series of several satellite-based surface albedo and burned area products at global scale. The methodology evaluates the level of agreement of temporal change… read more here.
Keywords: surface albedo; consistency; burned area; area ... See more keywords
In-situ spectroscopy and shortwave radiometry reveals spatial and temporal variation in the crown-level radiative performance of urban trees
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2020.112231
Abstract: Abstract In conventional microclimate environment modelling, and the development of tree planning strategies for urban heat mitigation, tree crown surface albedo for any given species is assumed to be a constant. However, our recent research… read more here.
Keywords: crown surface; surface albedo; tree crown; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
From Remotely‐Sensed Data of Norwegian Boreal Forests to Fast and Flexible Models for Estimating Surface Albedo
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DOI: 10.1029/2018ms001403
Abstract: The importance to consider changes in surface albedo and go beyond simple carbon accounting when assessing climate change impacts of forestry and land use activities is increasingly recognized. However, representation of albedo changes in climate… read more here.
Keywords: surface albedo; estimating surface; surface; models estimating ... See more keywords
Landsat Snow-Free Surface Albedo Estimation Over Sloping Terrain: Algorithm Development and Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1109/tgrs.2022.3149762
Abstract: Surface albedo plays a key role in global climate modeling as a factor controlling the energy budget. Satellite observations were utilized to estimate surface albedo at global and regional scales with good precision over flat… read more here.
Keywords: surface albedo; sloping terrain; surface; estimation ... See more keywords
Atmospheric Black Carbon and Surface Albedo in the Russian Arctic during Spring
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DOI: 10.1134/s1024856020030136
Abstract: Abstract We study the statistical relations between the black carbon (BC) content in the atmospheric column and the surface albedo ( A ), the values of which are available from MERRA-2 reanalysis data for four… read more here.
Keywords: black carbon; surface albedo; surface; atmospheric black ... See more keywords
Variations in Surface Albedo Arising from Flooding and Desiccation Cycles on the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
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DOI: 10.1175/jamc-d-18-0219.1
Abstract: Desert playas, such as those in northern Utah, form a landscape often in stark contrast to surrounding mountain ranges due to their minimal topographic relief, lack of vegetation, and saline soils. Dry highly reflective halite… read more here.
Keywords: flooding desiccation; salt flats; surface; surface albedo ... See more keywords
Time-Dependent Variations in the Arctic’s Surface Albedo Feedback and the Link to Seasonality in Sea Ice
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DOI: 10.1175/jcli-d-15-0849.1
Abstract: AbstractThe Arctic is warming 2 to 3 times faster than the global average. Arctic sea ice cover is very sensitive to this warming and has reached historic minima in late summer in recent years (e.g.,… read more here.
Keywords: sea; surface albedo; sea ice; albedo feedback ... See more keywords