Terrestrial Radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027841",
  "term": "Terrestrial Radiation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The total infrared radiation emitted by the Earth and its atmosphere in the temperature range of approximately 200 to 300 Kelvin. Terrestrial radiation provides a major part of the potential energy changes necessary to drive the atmospheric wind system and is responsible for maintaining the surface air temperature within limits of livability.\n\n2. Radiation that is emitted by naturally occurring radioactive materials in the earth.\n\n3. The total infrared radiation emitted by the Earth and its atmosphere in the temperature range of approximately 200 to 300 Kelvin. Terrestrial radiation provides a major part of the potential energy changes necessary to drive the atmospheric wind system and is responsible for maintaining the surface air temperature within limits of livability. [NOAA Climate Program Office Glossary]",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Greenhouse Gas Emissions",
    "RadTown Glossary",
    "Greenhouse Emissions Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/terrestrial-radiation/"
}