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clear_sky_area_fraction  

Definition

  • "Area fraction" is the fraction of a grid cell's horizontal area that has some characteristic of interest. It is evaluated as the area of interest divided by the grid cell area. It may be expressed as a fraction, a percentage, or any other dimensionless representation of a fraction. The clear_sky area fraction is for the whole atmosphere column, as seen from the surface or the top of the atmosphere. "Clear sky" means in the absence of clouds.

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  • Mapping to be determined

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https://vocab.met.no/CFSTDN/clear_sky_area_fraction

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