Variability of the Linke and Unsworth-Monteith turbidity parameters in Athens, Greece
Abstract
This work studies the variability of the Linke (TL) and Unsworth-Monteith (TU) turbidity parameters in the urban atmosphere of Athens. Beam irradiance observations performed at the Actinometric Station of the National Observatory of Athens are used in the period 1975-1995. This study examines (i) the inter-annual variation of TL and TU, (ii) their mean seasonal variability, (iii) their monthly average variation, and (iv) their mean daily variation. Also, for various air-mass origins, the mean seasonal variations of TL and TU are given. The frequency of occurrence of the parameters in various ranges is also shown. An innovative interpretation of the impact of the Saharan dust on the radiative properties in the atmosphere of Athens is attempted.
- Publication:
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Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
- Pub Date:
- 2000
- DOI:
- 10.1007/s007030070008
- Bibcode:
- 2000MAP....75..259K