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NALT Full

Preferred term

sensible heat flux

Type

Topic

Definition

The flux of heat from the earth's surface to the atmosphere that is not associated with phase changes of water; a component of the surface energy budget.
Source: Glossary, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

thermal properties

Related concepts

Obukhov length

In other languages

flujo de calor sensible

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/325659

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