Terrestrial radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009560",
  "term": "Terrestrial radiation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The longwave electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere. This emission occurs primarily in the thermal infrared portion of the spectrum, with peak wavelengths between about 8 and 15 micrometers, corresponding to the planet's surface and atmospheric temperatures. A portion of this outgoing radiation is absorbed and re-emitted by greenhouse gases, a process central to the greenhouse effect.",
  "synonyms": [
    "nocturnal radiation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/terrestrial-radiation/"
}