Shortwave radiation
From The Book of THoTH (Leaves of Wisdom)
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).
This is compared to longwave radiation.
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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.
