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OPTICAL DEPTH  

DEFINITION

  • The degree to which the ocean absorbs light, assuming vertical separation between light source and light receiver.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/001f18d3-7e61-430b-9883-1960c6256fe5

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