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Solar infrared

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009031

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by the sun that falls within the infrared range, typically wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves. This radiation is a primary driver of atmospheric heating and contributes to the Earth's energy budget. It is absorbed by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009031
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoNear-infrared
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009031",
  "term": "Solar infrared",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by the sun that falls within the infrared range, typically wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves. This radiation is a primary driver of atmospheric heating and contributes to the Earth's energy budget. It is absorbed by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.",
  "see_also": [
    "near-infrared"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/solar-infrared/"
}

Record 8,817 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.