The direct radiative forcing calculation is based on an empiric al equation derived from well - established
atmospheric radiative energy transfer models and serves as a first - order proxy for global warming impact.»
But they don't actually specify whether it is
a radiative energy transfer mechanism or a sensible heat transfer mechanism so how can I be clear what they «expect» exactly if they insist on being vague?
WHAT I LEFT OUT OF THE PHYSICAL ANALOGY My physical analogy addresses only
radiative energy transfer.
Often they give a picture of
the radiative energy transfer only (Fleagle and Businger 1980; Houghton 1991; Peixoto and Oort 1992; Hartmann 1994) demonstrating the essential principles behind the GHE, but they don't tell the complete story.
If the surface were to warm by 1C, how much would the advective / convective, evapotranspirative, and
radiative energy transfer from the surface increase?