Cloud Centroid (Effective) Presure Measurement Instruments

Measurement Definition: Cloud centroid pressure represents the effective center altitude of clouds, which determines the distance that light travels through the atmosphere. Cloud altitude is expressed in units of pressure (i.e., hPa), indicating the sunlight reflected by clouds. The value ranges up to a maximum of 1013 hPa, where higher values indicate lower cloud altitudes. Cloud centroid pressure represents the effective center altitude of clouds, which determines the distance that light travels through the atmosphere. It expresses the cloud altitude in units of pressure (i.e., hPa), indicating the sunlight reflected by clouds. The value ranges up to a maximum of 1013 hPa, where higher values indicate lower cloud altitudes. Physical unit [hPa], Accuracy unit [hPa]
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GEMSOperationalMeasurements of atmospheric chemistry, precursors of aerosols and ozone in particular, in high temporal and spatial resolution over Asia.n/a