Solar radiation enters the Earth's atmosphere with a portion being scattered by clouds and aerosols.

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The Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) at NASA Langley Research Center is responsible for processing, archiving, and distribution of NASA Earth science data in the areas of radiation budget, clouds, aerosols, and tropospheric chemistry.The ASDC specializes in atmospheric data important to understanding the causes and processes of global climate change and the consequences of human activities on the climate.   RSS Feeds - news, announcements, maintenance.
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