Accuracy of Cloud Optical Depth Retrievals from Ground-Based Pyranometers

Errors in cloud optical depth retrieved from pyranometer irradiances are estimated using a fractal model of cloud inhomogeneity. The cloud field is constructed from a two-dimensional array of pixels.

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Published in:Journal of atmospheric and oceanic technology 2000-07, Vol.17 (7), p.916-927
Main Authors: Boers, R, van Lammeren, A, Feijt, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clouds
Errors
Measurement
Optical analysis
Simulation
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Summary:Errors in cloud optical depth retrieved from pyranometer irradiances are estimated using a fractal model of cloud inhomogeneity. The cloud field is constructed from a two-dimensional array of pixels.
ISSN:0739-0572
1520-0426
DOI:10.1175/1520-0426(2000)017<0916:AOCODR>2.0.CO;2