Published 1991 | Version v1
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The greenhouse effect

Creators

  • 1. Louvain Univ., Louvain-La-Neuve (Belgium)

Description

The greenhouse effect on earth can be defined as the long wave energy trapped in the atmosphere. Climate forcing and climate system response within which climate feedback mechanisms are contained are determined. Quantitative examples illustrate what could happen if the greenhouse effect is perturbed by human activities, in particular if CO2 atmospheric concentration would double in the future. Recent satellite measurements of the greenhouse effect are given. The net cooling effect of clouds and whether or not there will be less cooling by clouds as the planet warms are also discussed

Part of:
Climate and Global Change

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Climate and Global Change
Imprint Pagination
357 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 35-54.
Report number
EUR--13149

Conference

Title
European School of Climatology and Natural Hazards Course.
Dates
4-12 Apr 1990.
Place
Arles (France).

INIS

Country of Publication
European Commission (EC), Brussels (Belgium)
Country of Input or Organization
European Commission (EC), Brussels (Belgium)
INIS RN
23031000
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CLIMATES; CLOUDS; EARTH ATMOSPHERE; GREENHOUSE EFFECT; HEAT TRANSFER; HUMAN FACTORS; TRAPPING
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY TRANSFER

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