A global signature of enhanced shortwave absorption by clouds

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 103, Issue D24, 1998, Pages 31669-31679

  Collins, William D ^a  

^a NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ABSORPTION; CLOUD COVER; SHORTWAVE RADIATION;

EID: 17944399114     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/1998JD200022     Document Type: Article

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