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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > CLOUDS > CLOUD MICROPHYSICS > CLOUD OPTICAL DEPTH/THICKNESS

Preferred term

CLOUD OPTICAL DEPTH/THICKNESS  

Definition

  • The degree to which a cloud prevents light from passing through it. Optical thickness depends upon the physical constitution (crystals, drop, droplets), the form, the concentration of particles, and the vertical extent of the cloud. (en)

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  • 2013-02-14 14:38:52.0 [mpmorahan] Move Concepts delete broader relation (null); add broader relation (CLOUD OPTICAL DEPTH/THICKNESS [4bc483b1-dd64-4e97-bfd3-c0e755df6308,63285] - CLOUD MICROPHYSICS [0cfcbaa7-727b-4199-8cca-93824b427e9b,82137]);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/4bc483b1-dd64-4e97-bfd3-c0e755df6308

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