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TeachMeFinance.com - explain atmospheric windows atmospheric windows The term 'atmospheric windows' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' The range of wavelengths at which water vapor, carbon dioxide, or other atmospheric gases only slightly absorb radiation. Atmospheric windows allow the Earth's radiation to escape into space unless clouds absorb the radiation. See greenhouse effect'. Previous 5 Terms: Atmospheric Radiation Measurements Program (ARM) atmospheric response variables Atmospheric shock wave atmospheric turbulence atmospheric window Next 5 Terms: ATMP ATO atoll Atom atom About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.