GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering

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GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering

by GES DISC - ingridgs » Tue Mar 31, 2026 1:16 pm America/New_York

GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering
Science Keywords>EARTH SCIENCE>ATMOSPHERE>ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION>SCATTERING> Rayleigh Scattering

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Dominant form of light scattering in the upper atmosphere, which produces the blue color of the sky.It is caused byatmospheric particulates that have very small diameters relative to the wavelength of the light,such as dust particles or atmospheric gases like nitrogen and oxygen.
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Re: GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering

by GCMD - tstevens » Wed Apr 01, 2026 7:44 am America/New_York

Thank you for your keyword request. We will review it and let you know when it is complete.
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Re: GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering

by GCMD - tstevens » Tue Apr 07, 2026 10:24 am America/New_York

The new Science keyword has added; please review:
ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION > SCATTERING > RAYLEIGH SCATTERING: https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/cc8c80ae-0c01-4185-9255-b8dc77d18279?format=json&version=draft
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