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GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering

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GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 1:16 pm America/New_York
by GES DISC - ingridgs
GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering
Science Keywords>EARTH SCIENCE>ATMOSPHERE>ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION>SCATTERING> Rayleigh Scattering

Description:
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.

Re: GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering

Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2026 7:44 am America/New_York
by GCMD - tstevens
Thank you for your keyword request. We will review it and let you know when it is complete.

Re: GCMD Request: Rayleigh Scattering

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