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Shortwave radiation
Shortwave radiation is a term used to describe the radiant energy emitted by the sun in the visible and near-ultraviolet wavelengths (between about 0.1 and 2 micrometers).
Compare this to longwave radiation.
External links
- National Science Digital Library - Shortwave radiation
- Measuring Solar Radiation: The Solar Infrared Radiation Station (SIRS). A lesson plan that deals with shortwave radiation from the SIRS instrument.
Last updated: 10-20-2005 22:33:58
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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