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Energy balance

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005371

The equilibrium between incoming and outgoing energy fluxes within a system, such as the Earth's atmosphere or a specific region. For the Earth, this involves the balance between absorbed solar radiation and emitted terrestrial radiation. A positive or negative imbalance leads to warming or cooling, respectively.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005371
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoSurface energy balance
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005371",
  "term": "Energy balance",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The equilibrium between incoming and outgoing energy fluxes within a system, such as the Earth's atmosphere or a specific region. For the Earth, this involves the balance between absorbed solar radiation and emitted terrestrial radiation. A positive or negative imbalance leads to warming or cooling, respectively.",
  "see_also": [
    "surface energy balance"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/energy-balance/"
}

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