Systematic errors in estimation of insolation by empirical formulas

Journal of Oceanography

Volumn 54, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 165-177

  Kizu, Shoichi ^a  

^a TOHOKU UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Bulk formula; Cloud amount; Cloudiness; Empirical formula; Surface heat budget; Surface insolation

Indexed keywords

CLOUD COVER; HEAT BUDGET; INSOLATION;

EID: 0031925471     PISSN: 09168370     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02751692     Document Type: Article

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