Parameterization of atmospheric longwave emissivity in a mountainous site for all sky conditions

Longwave radiation is an important component of the energy balance of the Earth's surface. The downward component, emitted by the clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere, is rarely measured, and is still not well understood. In mountainous areas, direct observations are even scarcer and the fitti...

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Main Authors: J. Herrero, M. J. Polo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-09-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/16/3139/2012/hess-16-3139-2012.pdf