A Novel Measurement-Based Method for Assessing Global Warming Mitigation via High-Albedo Solutions
Global warming mitigation via terrestrial albedo increase has been widely investigated in literature; the proposed methodologies relate CO<sub>2</sub> compensation to albedo increase generally via the concept of Radiative Forcing (<i>RF</i>). However, literature methods calcu...
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| description | Global warming mitigation via terrestrial albedo increase has been widely investigated in literature; the proposed methodologies relate CO<sub>2</sub> compensation to albedo increase generally via the concept of Radiative Forcing (<i>RF</i>). However, literature methods calculate <i>RF</i> by averaged input data, without considering <i>RF</i> variation due to many local and temporal phenomena. For instance, an average value of compensated effect of albedo change (Δ<i>α</i> = 0.01) is 3 kg CO<sub>2eq</sub>/m<sup>2</sup>, which has been introduced no matter the position and climatic condition of the site. In our study, we propose a novel procedure to measure <i>RF</i> continuous time history by means of ground measurements, astronomical equations, and satellite calibration. The procedure is called <i>RF</i>-meter. In this way, a more accurate assessment of compensated CO<sub>2</sub> may be achieved. A test facility is also designed and proposed to double check the procedure, and preliminary results are reported in order to show and test the calibration procedure. It is expected that albedo-increased surfaces as well as cool roofs and/or other technical solutions will be eligible to obtain Emission Credits (EC). The proposed procedure will aid in the assignment of EC to High-Albedo Solutions (HAS), as it could represent an objective and accurate method to relate the albedo increase to a corresponding CO<sub>2</sub> offset. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fd3ac8df63f24ac293cd407864e65a0f2023-11-30T22:21:20ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732022-08-011515569510.3390/en15155695A Novel Measurement-Based Method for Assessing Global Warming Mitigation via High-Albedo SolutionsFederico Rossi0Mirko Filipponi1Beatrice Castellani2Stefania Bonafoni3Chaouki Ghenai4Department of Engineering, University of Perugia, 06125 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Perugia, 06125 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Perugia, 06125 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Perugia, 06125 Perugia, ItalySustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab EmiratesGlobal warming mitigation via terrestrial albedo increase has been widely investigated in literature; the proposed methodologies relate CO<sub>2</sub> compensation to albedo increase generally via the concept of Radiative Forcing (<i>RF</i>). However, literature methods calculate <i>RF</i> by averaged input data, without considering <i>RF</i> variation due to many local and temporal phenomena. For instance, an average value of compensated effect of albedo change (Δ<i>α</i> = 0.01) is 3 kg CO<sub>2eq</sub>/m<sup>2</sup>, which has been introduced no matter the position and climatic condition of the site. In our study, we propose a novel procedure to measure <i>RF</i> continuous time history by means of ground measurements, astronomical equations, and satellite calibration. The procedure is called <i>RF</i>-meter. In this way, a more accurate assessment of compensated CO<sub>2</sub> may be achieved. A test facility is also designed and proposed to double check the procedure, and preliminary results are reported in order to show and test the calibration procedure. It is expected that albedo-increased surfaces as well as cool roofs and/or other technical solutions will be eligible to obtain Emission Credits (EC). The proposed procedure will aid in the assignment of EC to High-Albedo Solutions (HAS), as it could represent an objective and accurate method to relate the albedo increase to a corresponding CO<sub>2</sub> offset.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/15/5695albedoglobal warmingradiative forcing meteremission credit |
| spellingShingle | Federico Rossi Mirko Filipponi Beatrice Castellani Stefania Bonafoni Chaouki Ghenai A Novel Measurement-Based Method for Assessing Global Warming Mitigation via High-Albedo Solutions Energies albedo global warming radiative forcing meter emission credit |
| title | A Novel Measurement-Based Method for Assessing Global Warming Mitigation via High-Albedo Solutions |
| title_full | A Novel Measurement-Based Method for Assessing Global Warming Mitigation via High-Albedo Solutions |
| title_fullStr | A Novel Measurement-Based Method for Assessing Global Warming Mitigation via High-Albedo Solutions |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Novel Measurement-Based Method for Assessing Global Warming Mitigation via High-Albedo Solutions |
| title_short | A Novel Measurement-Based Method for Assessing Global Warming Mitigation via High-Albedo Solutions |
| title_sort | novel measurement based method for assessing global warming mitigation via high albedo solutions |
| topic | albedo global warming radiative forcing meter emission credit |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/15/5695 |
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