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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Longwave Radiation Longwave Radiation The term 'Longwave Radiation' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'The radiation emitted in the spectral wavelength greater than 4 micrometers corresponding to the radiation emitted from the Earth and atmosphere. It is sometimes referred to as 'terrestrial radiation' or 'infrared radiation,' although somewhat imprecisely. See infrared radiation'. The term 'Longwave Radiation' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' The radiation emitted in the spectral wavelength greater than 4 micrometers corresponding to the radiation emitted from the Earth and atmosphere. It is sometimes referred to as 'terrestrial radiation' or 'infrared radiation,' although somewhat imprecisely'. The term 'Longwave Radiation' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' A term used to describe the infrared energy emitted by the earth and atmosphere at wavelengths between about 5 and 25 micrometers. Compare shortwave radiation'. Previous 5 Terms: Long-term purchase Long-term self-renewal Long-throated flumes Longwall mining Longwall mining machine Next 5 Terms: Longwave Trough loop Loop Loop flow Loop Prominence System About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.