Remote sensing of snow albedo for determination of dustfall.

Changes in snow reflectivity as a function of dustfall were used to measure dust deposition rates in terms of satellite reflectivity data. The results show that for dry snow conditions, snow reflectivity can be approximated by Kubelka-Munk theory. Dustfall above threshold values of 10 microg/cm(2) can be detected using Landsat computer tape data. Determination of dust deposition over ice-covered lakes and harbors appears in good agreement with sampling measurements.