Global Energy Balance Flashcards
1
Q
What is the theory of the heat budget?
A
Since the heat is neither cooling down or heating up there must be a balance between incoming insulation and out going terrestrial radiation in the earths system
2
Q
Where is there a positive heat balance?
A
Tropics
3
Q
Where is there a negative heat balance?
A
High latitudes (poles) and high altitudes (height)
4
Q
Where is there a net gain in radiation?
A
Between 0-30N/S of the equator, surplus areas
5
Q
Where is there a net loss in radiation?
A
Between 30-90N/S of the equator, deficit areas
6
Q
What is the global energy balance?
A
The balance between the amount of short wave insulation received and absorbed and the amount of long wave radiation lost
