Terrestrial Radiation
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Terrestrial Radiation
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The total infrared
radiation emitted from the earth's surface; to be carefully distinguished
from effective
terrestrial radiation, atmospheric
radiation (which is sometimes erroneously used as a synonym for
terrestrial radiation), and insolation.
Also called earth radiation, eradiation.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use