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% Computes the heat absorbed per unit area due to albedo.
aF and w can be scalars even if r is not.
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Form:
q = EarthAlb( r, u, uS, alpha, aF, w )
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Inputs
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r (:) Ratio of satellite radius to planet radius
u (3,:) Unit vector to satellite
uS (3,1) Unit vector to sun
alpha (1,:) Absorptivity (should be specific for albedo)*
aF (1,:) Albedo fraction (uses 0.34 if no input)*
w (1,:) Flux (uses 1367 w/m^2 if no input)*
*optional
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Outputs
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q (1,:) Absorbed flux (watts/m^2)
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References: Van Vliet, R. M., Passive Temperature Control in the
Space Environment, MacMillan, 1965, pp. 10-13.
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