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Radiative-convective model

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010705

A simplified atmospheric model that calculates the vertical temperature profile of the atmosphere by balancing radiative transfer with convective heat transport. These models typically assume a horizontally uniform atmosphere and focus on the vertical distribution of temperature and radiative fluxes. They are used to study the effects of greenhouse gases and aerosols on climate.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010705
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010705",
  "term": "Radiative-convective model",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A simplified atmospheric model that calculates the vertical temperature profile of the atmosphere by balancing radiative transfer with convective heat transport. These models typically assume a horizontally uniform atmosphere and focus on the vertical distribution of temperature and radiative fluxes. They are used to study the effects of greenhouse gases and aerosols on climate.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radiative-convective-model/"
}

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