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Longwave radiation

Longwave radiation is a term used to describe the infrared energy emitted by the earth and atmosphere at wavelengths between about 5 and 25 micrometers. Compare this to shortwave radiation.

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National Science Digital Library - Longwave radiation (http://www.nsdl.arm.gov/Library/glossary.shtml#Longwave_radiation)

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