Reduction of solar UV by clouds: A comparison between satellite-derived cloud effects and ground-based radiation measurements

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 105, Issue D4, 2000, Pages 5069-5080

  Matthijsen, J ^a   Slaper, H ^a   Reinen, H A J M ^a   Velders, G J M ^a  

^a NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT   (Netherlands)

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EID: 85045231161     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/1999JD900937     Document Type: Article

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