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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. atmospheric sciences
  3. net radiation
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. atmospheric sciences
  3. net radiation

Preferred term

net radiation

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Earth's net radiation, sometimes called net flux, is the balance between incoming and outgoing energy at the top of the atmosphere. It is the total energy that is available to influence the climate.

    Source: Earth Observatory, NASA

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • Earth's net radiation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/324710

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