Solar radiation heat balance temperature refers to the equilibrium temperature reached when the incoming solar radiation absorbed by the Earth is balanced by the outgoing thermal radiation emitted by the Earth. It is also known as the effective radiative temperature or the equilibrium temperature. The Earth receives solar radiation from the Sun, which consists of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared wavelengths. When this solar radiation reaches the Earth's surface, it can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted. The absorbed solar radiation is converted into heat energy, raising the temperature of the Earth's surface. At the same time, the Earth also emits thermal radiation in the form of infrared radiation. This thermal radiation is a result of the Earth's temperature, which is primarily influenced by the absorbed solar radiation. The Earth's surface temperature increases until the amount of incoming solar radiation is balanced by the outgoing thermal radiation. The sola...
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