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Solar radiation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009033

The electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun, encompassing wavelengths from gamma rays to radio waves, with the majority of its energy concentrated in the visible, ultraviolet, and infrared portions. This energy drives Earth's climate system, powering atmospheric and oceanic circulation. It is measured in watts per square meter (W/m²).

Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009033",
  "term": "Solar radiation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun, encompassing wavelengths from gamma rays to radio waves, with the majority of its energy concentrated in the visible, ultraviolet, and infrared portions. This energy drives Earth's climate system, powering atmospheric and oceanic circulation. It is measured in watts per square meter (W/m²).",
  "see_also": [
    "insolation",
    "direct solar radiation",
    "diffuse sky radiation",
    "global radiation",
    "extraterrestrial radiation",
    "total solar irradiance"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/solar-radiation/"
}

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