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Measurements > Atmosphere >
Aerosols >
Aerosol Single Scattering Albedo
  | Measurement Definition*: The spectrally dependent ratio of the aerosol scattering to the aerosol extinction.
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| Instrument | Status/
Accuracy | Instrument Description | Measurement Technology | Timeline |
HARP2
Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter | Operational
| Polarimeter for measuring aerosol optical properties, clouds and aerosol types. | n/a | |
NACHOS Hyperspectral Imager
NACHOS Hyperspectral Imager | Operational
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SPEXone
Spectro-Polarimeter for Exploration | Operational
| Polarimeter for measuring aerosol optical properties, clouds and aerosol types. Multi-angle spectro-polarimetry by spectral modulation technology. Distribution and detailed micro-phyiscal properties of atmospheric aerosol. Direct and indirect aerosol radiative forcing and their impact on climate. A second instance of this instrument is in development. | n/a | |
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* Description adapted from WMO.
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