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INFRARED RADIANCE  

DEFINITION

  • In radiometery, a measure of the intrinsic radiant intensity emitted by a radiator in a given direction. Radiance is measured in watts per square meter and steradian. Units: W·sr^−1·m^−2

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/69f475b6-42af-4822-ae57-6c8fd8ebad4a

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