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If the total column optical depth of the atmosphere (i.e., the optical depth from the Earth’s...

If the total column optical depth of the atmosphere (i.e., the optical depth from the Earth’s surface to the TOA) at midvisible wavelengths is 0.4, what is the percentage reduction in solar irradiance between the TOA and sea level for a vertical Sun?

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Optical length is given by = 0.4

TOA= Top Of atmosphere

The rate of transfer of energy by em radiation incident on a unit area is called irradiance, denoted by E. Unit of E is Wm-2.

genius_generous answered 2 years ago
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