Emittance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005362",
  "term": "Emittance",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The total radiant energy emitted per unit area per unit time from a surface, integrated over all wavelengths and directions. It quantifies the power radiated by an object. In atmospheric science, it is often used interchangeably with radiant exitance, measured in watts per square meter.",
  "synonyms": [
    "emissive power"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/emittance/"
}