GCC definitions: What is the difference between long wave and short wave radiation?

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What is the difference between long wave and short wave radiation?

Isabelle Molenaar · Accepted Answer

LWR: low energy, emitted by objects with a lower temperature (e.g. land surface)
SWR:high energy, emitted by objects with a high temperature (e.g. the sun)

GCC definitions

What is the difference between long wave and short wave radiation?

LWR: low energy, emitted by objects with a lower temperature (e.g. land surface) SWR:high energy, emitted by objects with a high temperature (e.g. the sun)

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