1-13: Impact of Clouds on the Radiation Balance

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Eugene S. Takle
© 1997, 2002, 2006

Introduction

Stefan-Boltzmann Equation

Review from Previous Units

Outgoing Radiation Under Clear-Sky Conditions

Effects of Clouds

Diurnal Variation

Seasonal Variation

Interannual Variability

Jet Contrails Impacts on the Radiation Budget

Have Volcanoes Caused Ice Ages?

Global Dimming

Conclusion

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