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Albedo measurement

Author: Jean-Pierre MONCHAU

Publication date: January 10, 2024 | Lire en français

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    2. Use of albedo and its measurement - Fields of study

    Three of the areas of study requiring albedo knowledge are related to global warming, while another area of study is more specifically related to space.

    2.1 Urban heat islands

    Global warming is having an impact on our daily lives. Overheating in urban areas becomes a problem in summer. Protecting against urban heat islands is becoming a necessity.

    To this end, several studies have shown the importance of albedo and vegetation cover...

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