Outgoing longwave radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001958",
  "term": "Outgoing longwave radiation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "Electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Earth and its atmosphere into space, primarily in the infrared portion of the spectrum. This radiation represents the planet's primary mechanism for cooling and balancing the incoming solar radiation. It is strongly absorbed and re-emitted by greenhouse gases, influencing the Earth's energy budget and surface temperature.",
    "Outgoing Longwave Radiation is a polar satellite derived measurement of the radiative character of energy radiated from the warmer earth surface to cooler space. This measurement provides information on cloud-top temperature which can be used to estimate tropical precipitation amounts which is important in forecasting weather and climate."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/outgoing-longwave-radiation/"
}