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The variable effect of clouds on atmospheric absorption of solar radiation

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A four-year global record of solar flux observed from both space and the Earthᤙs surface allows an examination of the effect of clouds on the atmospheric absorption of solar radiation. The results indicate that, contrary to some recent suggestions, the effect of clouds is highly variable and present general circulation models should be able to incorporate cloud absorption into climate simulations.

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  1. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing, 588 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V OJ6, Canada

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  2. Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview, Ontario, Canada

    Howard W. Barker

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Li, Z., Barker, H. & Moreau, L. The variable effect of clouds on atmospheric absorption of solar radiation. Nature 376, 486–490 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/376486a0

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