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Far infrared

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005541

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths longer than mid-infrared, typically ranging from about 15 micrometers to 1 millimeter. This radiation is strongly absorbed by water vapor and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. It is used in remote sensing for studying atmospheric composition and Earth's energy budget.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005541
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005541",
  "term": "Far infrared",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths longer than mid-infrared, typically ranging from about 15 micrometers to 1 millimeter. This radiation is strongly absorbed by water vapor and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. It is used in remote sensing for studying atmospheric composition and Earth's energy budget.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/far-infrared/"
}

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