Elsasser's radiation chart
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005350
A graphical tool used to calculate the net longwave radiation flux through atmospheric layers, particularly for water vapor and carbon dioxide. It consists of a series of curves representing the emissivity of these gases as a function of temperature and pressure. Meteorologists use this chart to estimate radiative cooling or heating rates within the atmosphere.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005350 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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