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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > SURFACE RADIATIVE PROPERTIES > EMISSIVITY

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EMISSIVITY  

Definition

  • The ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface to the radiation emitted by a perfect blackbody radiator at the same temperature. (en)

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  • 2013-08-16 09:31:22.0 [tbs1979] update Definition (The ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface to the radiation emitted by a perfect blackbody radiator at the same temperature.); update Definition (Glossary of Remote Sensing Terms, Natural Resources Canada);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/4ee9d0c5-2e0c-486c-b89b-7b002d18c5f7

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