Generalized absorption coefficient

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005896",
  "term": "Generalized absorption coefficient",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of how effectively a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation over a broad range of wavelengths or under a set of conditions. It extends the concept of a monochromatic absorption coefficient to represent the average absorption across a spectral band. This parameter is used in atmospheric models to calculate the total radiative heating or cooling caused by gases like water vapor and carbon dioxide.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/generalized-absorption-coefficient/"
}