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