I had this albedo conversion written down: $$\alpha = 0.53\alpha_{VIS}+0.47\alpha_{NIR}$$ I had on my notes that this equation was form Collins et al (2002). However, I cannot find where this came from at all. Hope you guys can help me out!
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1$\begingroup$ Would be beneficial if you could give a little more info. However google got me here: "The effect of a new snow and sea ice albedo scheme on regional climate model simulations" - Morten Køltzow. See paragraph 2.1 . He relates to Collins, but I'm not able to find it in his reference. $\endgroup$ – J. Fregin Aug 5 at 14:33
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$\begingroup$ Thank you so much! He indeed mentions it as well. $\endgroup$ – RSM Aug 5 at 21:15
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$\begingroup$ Notice that his numbers are different from yours. If I remember correctly it says 0.53 $\alpha_{VIS}$. $\endgroup$ – J. Fregin Aug 5 at 21:25
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$\begingroup$ Thank was a typo of mine, thanks for pointing that out as well! $\endgroup$ – RSM Aug 6 at 13:45
