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Snow albedo


Measurement Definition*: Hemispherically integrated reflectance of the snow mantle in the range 0.4-0.7 µm (or other specific short-wave ranges) - Physical unit: [ % ] - Accuracy unit: [ % ].
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* Description adapted from WMO.