Longwave

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007043",
  "term": "Longwave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Infrared energy emitted by the Earth and its atmosphere, balancing the incoming shortwave radiation from the sun. This terrestrial radiation has wavelengths greater than about 4 micrometers, corresponding to the temperatures of the Earth's surface and atmosphere. The net longwave flux at the top of the atmosphere is a key factor in determining global temperature changes and is measured in watts per square meter (W/m²).",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/longwave/"
}