Reflectivity of a drop of water

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Start date Apr 1, 2015
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The discussion focuses on finding the degree of reflectivity of a drop of pure water at a specific distance, highlighting that reflectivity can vary based on wavelength. Participants inquire about resources that provide detailed information on this topic. The mention of a Wikipedia chart on water reflectivity suggests that it may contain relevant data. Additionally, the concept of albedo is referenced, indicating its potential connection to water's reflective properties. Overall, the conversation aims to clarify the relationship between water droplet size, distance, and wavelength on reflectivity.

Apr 1, 2015

swgold

Is there an article or a place I can go to find the degree of reflectivity of a drop of pure water, at a defined distance? If it depends on wave length, then which wavelength provides the most reflectivity? I know this is a dual question.

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Apr 1, 2015

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I found this chart on Wikipedia

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Water_reflectivity.jpg

And this on albedo

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albedo

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