Turbidity factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009836",
  "term": "Turbidity factor",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless quantity that quantifies the reduction in direct solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface due to atmospheric aerosols and water vapor, relative to a clean, dry atmosphere. It provides a measure of the atmospheric clarity or haziness. A turbidity factor of 1 indicates a perfectly clear atmosphere, while higher values denote increased scattering and absorption of solar radiation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/turbidity-factor/"
}