ESS5
Prof.
Jin-Yi Yu
Vertical Distribution of Energy
Outgoing radiation (70
units)
§ 10 units by the surface
§ 60
units by the atmosphere
54 units by troposphere
6 units by stratosphere
§ Greenhouse effect (89 units)
from the atmosphere back to
the surface
§ Water vapor and cloud
provide 80% of the
greenhouse effect
(from
Global Physical
Climatology)
Net=-29
Net=0
