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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION > ACTINIC FLUX

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ACTINIC FLUX  

Definition

  • The spherically integrated radiation flux in the earth's atmosphere that originates from the sun, including the direct beam and any scattered components. This radiation is responsible for initiating the chemistry of the atmosphere. Compare radiance, irradiance. (en)

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  • 2018-06-06 17:18:50.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add broader relation (ACTINIC FLUX [ec839718-ba64-4bc5-8458-fae7390e11c4,367653] - ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION [4ad0c52d-6449-48ff-8678-adc6b2cebcb7,83505]);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ec839718-ba64-4bc5-8458-fae7390e11c4

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