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outgoing radiation [1 record]

Record 1 2005-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • The Earth (Astronomy)
DEF

Radiation emitted out to space.

CONT

Outgoing radiation consists of shortwave reflected solar radiation as well as longwave terrestrial radiation.

OBS

It includes radiation emitted from the Earth's surface and from cloud tops through the atmospheric window, and also atmospheric radiation emitted upwards to high levels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Rayonnements électromagnétiques
  • Terre (Astronomie)
DEF

Rayonnement émis vers l'espace.

OBS

Il comprend le rayonnement émis par la surface de la Terre et le sommet des nuages à travers la fenêtre atmosphérique, et également le rayonnement atmosphérique émis vers le haut jusqu'à des altitudes élevées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Radiación electromagnética
  • Tierra (Astronomía)
DEF

Radiación emitida hacia el espacio.

OBS

Comprende la radiación emitida por la superficie de la Tierra y la cima de las nubes a través de la ventana atmosférica, y también la radiación atmosférica emitida hacia arriba hasta altitudes elevadas.

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