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PREFERRED TERM

LONGWAVE RADIATION  

DEFINITION

  • Longwave radiation is radiation with wavelengths longer than 4 micros. Also referred to as infrared radiation or terrestrial radiation.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/68323795-3614-462f-8259-bd5293620799

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