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First observational estimates of global clear sky shortwave aerosol direct radiative effect over land

TitleFirst observational estimates of global clear sky shortwave aerosol direct radiative effect over land
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsPatadia F, Gupta P, Christopher SA
JournalGeophysical Research Letters
Volume35
IssueL04810
Date Published02/2008
Project CitedCERES, MISR
DOI10.1029/2007GL032314