Cloud optical depth

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004437",
  "term": "Cloud optical depth",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless measure of how opaque a cloud is to radiation passing through it, indicating the extent to which light is attenuated by scattering and absorption within the cloud. A higher optical depth means less radiation can penetrate the cloud. This parameter is derived from satellite observations and is a key factor in calculating the radiative forcing of clouds in climate models.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cloud-optical-depth/"
}