Aerosol Optical Thickness (AOT)

dataset: SOLAR_AEROSOL
Entura accumulated Level 3 data over 10 year period and interpolated to 5 km grid. Values of 'Deep Blue Aerosol Optical Depth' (AOT) from the MODIS Aqua data set are used in the analysis. These values are non-dimensional, with a valid range of -0.5 to +5.0 (negative readings are not physically valid but are retained for consistency of the algorithm). Typical values are between 0 and 1, with 0.0 representing clear sky; 0.0 to 0.5 representing moderate levels of aerosols; and 0.5 to 1.0 representing relatively high aerosol concentrations (typical of heavy industrialisation).Values over 1.0 are less common and represent considerable levels of aerosols). The methodology is contained within the report prepared by Entura which is downloadable here: https://gsv.vic.gov.au/downloader/Downloader?ID=documentation/geovic_3/energy_division/E300128-TR01%20Solar%20Atlas%20Victoria%20(public%20release)%20with%20calibration%20certificates.pdf
 
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(2022)

Aerosol Optical Thickness (AOT)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
 

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Description

Title
Aerosol Optical Thickness (AOT) 
Alternate title
SOLAR_AEROSOL 
Purpose
To provide spatial representation for Solar Atlas in Geovic. 
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DPI makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose of the data. By using the data you agree that DPI is under no liability for any loss or damage (including consequential dam 
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4283 
 
 

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  • Utilities communication
 
 

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Dataset Source: NASA MODIS satellite. Processed and quality coded average AOT on a per image basis at the native spatial resolution of 10 km by 10 km. Supplied by Entura in a 5km by 5km grid. Dataset Originality: Derived Departmental contact: (historic) Dr. Adrian Panow Director, Energy Investment Department of Primary Industries - Victoria Ph: 9658 4140 Email: Adrian.Panow@dpi.vic.gov.au 
Description
see Dave Higgins p00401 R:\p_gsv\projects\SolarAtlas\Solar Atlas Metadata - data creation steps.doc 
 
 

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The satellite data on which the analyses were based have an associated resolution and typical accuracy of 0.01 degrees. 
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Not applicable 
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Complete Completeness Verification: Metadata Custodian Review Frequency: yearly Metadata Last Reviewed by Custodian: May 2012 
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