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property > scientific quantity > quantity > radiation medium interaction quantity > optical depth
property > scientific quantity > quantitative property > radiation medium interaction quantity > optical depth
property > physical property > electromagnetic radiation property > radiation medium interaction quantity > optical depth

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optical depth  

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Definitions

  • The optical thickness measured vertically above some given altitude. Optical depth is dimensionless and may be used to specify many different radiative characteristics of the atmosphere.

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