Net terrestrial radiation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007516
The difference between the outgoing longwave radiation emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere and the downward longwave radiation absorbed from the atmosphere. This value represents the net energy exchange in the infrared spectrum at a given location. It is a component of the Earth's overall radiation budget.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007516 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | net outgoing IR |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The difference between the outgoing longwave radiation emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere and the downward longwave radiation absorbed from the atmosphere. This value represents the net energy exchange in the infrared spectrum at a given location. It is a component of the Earth's overall radiation budget.",
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"net outgoing IR"
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}
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