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terrestrial radiation

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terrestrial radiation [tə′res·trē·əl ‚rād·ē′ā·shən]
(geophysics)
Electromagnetic radiation originating from the earth and its atmosphere at wavelengths determined by their temperature. Also known as earth radiation; eradiation.


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The mechanism of the greenhouse effect involves absorption of terrestrial radiation.
Baumann has been elected fellow for contributions to the understanding of the reliability impact of terrestrial radiation mechanisms in commercial electronics.
 
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