Net Radiation

                                        Net Radiation 

Earth's net radiation, sometimes called net flux, is the balance between incoming and outgoing energy at the top of the atmosphere. It is the total energy that is available to influence the climate. Energy comes in to the system when sunlight penetrates the top of the atmosphere.

        

                      

SSNR plays a key role in the exchange of energy and matter between the surface and the atmosphere. Shortwave radiation absorbed by the Earth's surface will be used for land or ocean heating, evapotranspiration, or transferred to the atmosphere through turbulent heat exchange.

 

Net Radiation in Water: 

The radiation absorbed is used to change temperature. The radiation can evaporate water. When water exists on a surface, solar radiation can add energy to the water molecules.