Modeled and observed atmospheric radiation balance during the West African dry season: Role of mineral dust, biomass burning aerosol, and surface albedo

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• Publication year

  2008

• Venue

  Journal of Geophysical Research

• Publication date

  2008-12-16

• Fields of study

  Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1029/2007JD009741
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