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RETRORRADIACION [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climate Change
DEF

The downward flux of atmospheric radiation passing through a given level surface, usually taken as the earth's surface.

OBS

This result of infrared (long-wave) absorption and reemission by the atmosphere is the principal factor in the greenhouse effect.

OBS

More specifically, in oceanography for example, the sea surface.

OBS

Not to be confused with "reradiation".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Changements climatiques
DEF

Rayonnement atmosphérique qui atteint la surface de la Terre.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec le terme «rayonnement réémis».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cambio climático
DEF

Radiación atmosférica que llega a la superficie de la Tierra.

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