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Thermal Glossary

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albedo

the reflectivity of a surface. It quantifies the fraction of incoming light or radiation that is reflected back into space. It's like a celestial fashion statement, showcasing how much light a surface chooses to bounce back.

expressed as a value between 0 and 1, or sometimes as a percentage between 0% and 100%

= \( \frac{reflected \ radiation}{incident \ radiation} \)

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