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Downward terrestrial radiation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005119

The longwave radiation emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere that is directed back towards the surface. This energy transfer is a component of the Earth's energy budget, contributing to the warming of the lower atmosphere. It is measured in watts per square meter (W/m²).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005119
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoCounterradiation
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005119",
  "term": "Downward terrestrial radiation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The longwave radiation emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere that is directed back towards the surface. This energy transfer is a component of the Earth's energy budget, contributing to the warming of the lower atmosphere. It is measured in watts per square meter (W/m²).",
  "see_also": [
    "counterradiation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/downward-terrestrial-radiation/"
}

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