Surface albedo

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009427",
  "term": "Surface albedo",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The fraction of incident solar radiation that is reflected by the Earth's surface, expressed as a dimensionless value between 0 and 1. This property depends on the physical characteristics of the surface, such as color, texture, and moisture content. Fresh snow has a high albedo, typically ranging from 0.8 to 0.9, while dark soils and open water have low albedos.",
  "see_also": [
    "albedo"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/surface-albedo/"
}