SNOW ALBEDO MODIFICATION: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE.

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Abstract:

A summary of published information on snow albedo modification is presented. Consideration of energy balance parameters is followed by discussion of qualitative and quantitative results of albedo modification, both increasing lightening and decreasing darkening. Practical applications of albedo modification are discussed. Author

Author(s):
Slaughter, Charles W.
Author Organization(s):
COLD REGIONS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING LAB HANOVER N H
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRREL-TR-217
Task Number(s):
DA1T061102B52A02
Project Number(s):
DA-1-T-061102-B-52-A
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*SNOW, ALBEDO), BRIGHTNESS, ICE, SURFACE PROPERTIES, REFLECTIVITY, MELTING, ABSORPTION, AGRICULTURE, SAND, PARTICLE SIZE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Snow, Ice and Permafrost
Keyword(s):
SNOW ALBEDO MODIFICATION
Report Date:
1969 Oct 01