Atmospheric Radiation

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Weather

Infrared radiation (energy in the wavelength interval of 3- 80 micrometer) emitted by or being propagated through the atmosphere. It consists of both upwelling and downwelling components. Compare with terrestrial radiation.

NOAA National Weather Service — National Weather Service Glossary

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Climate Change

Atmospheric radiation Longwave (infrared) radiation emitted by or being propagated through the atmosphere.

NSIDC — Artic Climatology and Meteorology Glossary