Radiation Budget Activity: Introduction

Questions to Complete:

1. What is meant by the term "radiation budget?"

   
   

2. Find a Web Site (from the list below) that deals with the concept of the radiation budget.

   URL:

   
   

3. What must the Earth do to balance the energy coming from the Sun?

   
   

4. Why do NASA scientists study the radiation budget?

   
   

5. How can you obtain more information about topics related to these questions?

Helpful Web Sites:

• Langley ASDC Home Page.
• ERBE Overview.
• Earth's Energy Budget diagram.