Maritime Microclimatology: The Radiation Balance of East-Facing Slopes in Barbados.
Abstract
A field program of ground observations and remote sensing was undertaken in Barbados during July, 1973. The program concentrated on observations of elements of the radiation balance of east-facing slopes. The data obtained showed that the surface temperatures of east-facing slopes in Barbados are higher than elsewhere in the morning and as high as elsewhere during the rest of the day. This feature appears to be related to the absorbed global radiation on east-facing slopes which is higher than elsewhere at all times owing to the relatively low albedo (0.13) here as compared with the rest of the island (0.17). Surface geometry also helps to break up early morning cloud on the east to facilitate surface heating from the morning sun.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA008576
Entities
People
- Benjamin J. Garnier
Organizations
- McGill University