Aerosol optical depth (Q283)
Subject, term, tag: Aerosol optical depth
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Aerosol optical depth |
Subject, term, tag: Aerosol optical depth |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Wavelength-dependent aerosol optical depth is a measure of the aerosol contribution to extinction of top-of-the-atmosphere solar intensity measured at the ground. AOD is unitless. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026