Definition of «radiant flux»

Radiant flux refers to the amount of energy emitted as light from a source. It describes the total power carried by electromagnetic waves, such as visible light, from a specific object. Essentially, it measures the brightness or intensity of light emitted by something.

Sentences with «radiant flux»

Net radiant flux is planetary warming upward by convention. (watertechbyrie.com)
The change in heat and work in the planetary system is made complicated by large changes in radiant flux at TOA due to changes in atmospheric and ocean circulation (Loeb et al 2012). (watertechbyrie.com)
Then there is the problem of large interannual to decadal variability in top of atmosphere radiant flux in both shortwave and infrared. (judithcurry.com)
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