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ACTINIC FLUX  

DEFINITION

  • The spherically integrated radiation flux in the earth's atmosphere that originates from the sun, including the direct beam and any scattered components. This radiation is responsible for initiating the chemistry of the atmosphere.

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  • 2018-06-06 17:18:47.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add broader relation (ACTINIC FLUX [ec839718-ba64-4bc5-8458-fae7390e11c4,367651] - ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION [4ad0c52d-6449-48ff-8678-adc6b2cebcb7,361313]);
  • 2018-06-06 17:21:38.0 [sritz] Keyword requested by Taylor insert Definition (id: null text: The spherically integrated radiation flux in the earth's atmosphere that originates from the sun, including the direct beam and any scattered components. This radiation is responsible for initiating the chemistry of the atmosphere. Compare radiance, irradiance. language code: en);
  • 2018-06-06 17:22:55.0 [sritz] Keyword requested by Taylor update Definition (The spherically integrated radiation flux in the earth's atmosphere that originates from the sun, including the direct beam and any scattered components. This radiation is responsible for initiating the chemistry of the atmosphere.);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ec839718-ba64-4bc5-8458-fae7390e11c4

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