Reflectance spectrum for fragments from a shredded road tire
By Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
June 2024 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Reflectance spectrum for fragments from a shredded road tire showing a strong capacity to absorb solar radiation. The average reflectance over the spectrum is 0.0280. The reflectance of a flat, pure white surface, such as clean snow, is 1.
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