Spherical Albedo is a radiative metric in planetary science that quantifies the fraction of incident solar radiation scattered isotropically back to space by a planet's entire surface and atmosphere, averaged over all viewing and illumination geometries, distinguishing it from directional or hemispherical reflectance measures.
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A Pluto-like radius and a high albedo for the dwarf planet Eris from an occultation
B. Sicardy, J. L. Ortiz, M. Assafin et al. · Nature · 2011 · 183 citations · Full text
Natural Sciences, Astronomy, Physics +15
Enceladus: Cosmic Graffiti Artist Caught in the Act
A. Verbiscer, R. G. French, M. R. Showalter et al. · Science · 2007 · 114 citations
Natural Sciences, Astronomy, Physics +11
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States
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16 publications
536 citations
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, United States
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12 publications
763 citations
University of Bremen
Bremen, Germany
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8 publications
263 citations
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
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13 publications
823 citations
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, United States
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University of Hawaii System
Honolulu, United States
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190 citations
Met Office
Exeter, United Kingdom
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Planetary Science Institute
Tucson, United States
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ApJ · 4 publications · 277 citations
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