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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > CRYOSPHERE > SNOW/ICE > REFLECTANCE > BIDIRECTIONAL REFLECTANCE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION

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BIDIRECTIONAL REFLECTANCE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION  

DEFINITION

  • The bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) is a function of four variables and defines how light is reflected at an opaque surface, such as snow or ice.

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CHANGE NOTE

  • 2019-06-21 12:32:05.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add broader relation (BIDIRECTIONAL REFLECTANCE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION [2dce1d90-f958-4e96-b8d8-c8b0bc69d16e,368897] - REFLECTANCE [00a21e9c-0c1d-4931-b9fa-b0204625a98a,368893]);
  • 2019-06-21 12:33:34.0 [sritz] Reference https://bugs.earthdata.nasa.gov/browse/CMRSCI-3296 insert Definition (id: null text: The bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) is a function of four variables and defines how light is reflected at an opaque surface, such as snow or ice. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/2dce1d90-f958-4e96-b8d8-c8b0bc69d16e

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