Albedo (Q294)
Subject, term, tag: Albedo
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Albedo |
Subject, term, tag: Albedo |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The proportion of sunlight (solar radiation) reflected by a surface or object, often expressed as a percentage. Clouds, snow and ice usually have high albedo; soil surfaces cover the albedo range from high to low; vegetation in the dry season and/or in arid zones can have high albedo, whereas photosynthetically active vegetation and the ocean have low albedo. The Earth’s planetary albedo changes mainly through changes in cloudiness, snow, ice, leaf area and land cover. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026