visible reflectance

Visible reflectance refers to the percentage of visible light that a surface bounces back when light hits it. It indicates how much light the surface reflects rather than absorbs. For example, a white surface has high visible reflectance because it reflects most of the light, making it appear bright, while a black surface has low reflectance, absorbing most of the light and appearing dark. This property is important in fields like imaging, design, and meteorology, helping us understand how surfaces interact with light and influence visibility, color perception, and heat absorption.