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Net radiation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007513

The total balance of incoming and outgoing radiation at a surface, encompassing both shortwave (solar) and longwave (terrestrial) components. It is the sum of net shortwave radiation and net longwave radiation. A positive net radiation indicates a gain of energy by the surface, while a negative value signifies a loss, driving processes like evaporation and sensible heat flux.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007513
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007513",
  "term": "Net radiation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The total balance of incoming and outgoing radiation at a surface, encompassing both shortwave (solar) and longwave (terrestrial) components. It is the sum of net shortwave radiation and net longwave radiation. A positive net radiation indicates a gain of energy by the surface, while a negative value signifies a loss, driving processes like evaporation and sensible heat flux.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/net-radiation/"
}

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