BackForward Variable: Particle single scattering albedo [CM, 550nm]

Definition
Full name Particle single scattering albedo [CM, 550nm]
Definition The ratio of the coarse mode particle scattering to the coarse mode particle total extinction coefficient at 550nm.
Measuring Units Uncertainty Units
Horizontal Res Units Vertical Res Units
Stability Units (Stability /decade)

 

Comment: CM = coarse mode measured at a wavelength of 550nm.
Last modified: 2022-07-04
Applied in OSCAR/Space Gap Analysis: Yes
Classification
  • Domain: Atmosphere
    • Sub-domain: Atmospheric chemistry
      • Variable: Particle single scattering albedo [CM, 550nm]
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Requirements defined for Particle single scattering albedo [CM, 550nm]  (2)

This tables shows all related requirements. For more operations/filtering, please consult the full list of Requirements
Note: In reading the values, goal is marked blue, breakthrough green, threshold orange
Application-dependent Technical Priority (ATP) Magenta and Relative priority of the attributes Red

Id Variable Layer App Area ATP Uncertainty Layer/s Quality Coverage Quality Stability / decade Hor Res Ver Res Obs Cyc Timeliness Coverage Conf Level Val Date Source General Comment Application Area Comment Horizontal Coverage Comment Observation Comment Performance Comment
958 Particle single scattering albedo [CM, 550nm] Forecasting Atmospheric Composition 0.01 
0.03  		3 h
30 d 		3 h
12 h 		Global firm 2022-07-04 GAW Expert Team on Atmospheric Composition Network Design and Evolution Might require definition of cut-off diameter for the coarse mode.
959 Particle single scattering albedo [CM, 550nm] 2.6 Atmospheric Composition Forecasting and Monitoring 0.01 
0.03  		3 h
30 d 		3 h
12 h 		Global firm 2022-07-04 GAW Expert Team on Atmospheric Composition Network Design and Evolution