RADIATION BALANCE OF THE TROPOSPHERE AND OF THE EARTH-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM IN THE ARCTIC,

Abstract

The radiation terms not previously discussed are first calculated - these are short wave radiation absorbed in the atmosphere and upward long wave radiation loss to space. The results are then presented, first the radiation balance of the troposphere and next the balance for the system earth-atmosphere. The monthly values of the various components of the radiation balance are illustrated and discussed for characteristic geographical points. Monthly maps of radiation balance (earth-atmosphere) are presented and discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0433672

Entities

People

  • E. Vowinckel
  • Svenn Orvig

Organizations

  • McGill University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmosphere (Earth)
  • Atmospheres
  • Radiation
  • Troposphere

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space