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TeachMeFinance.com - explain shortwave radiation shortwave radiation The term 'shortwave radiation' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In solar-terrestrial terms, shortwave radiation is a term used to describe the radiant energy emitted by the sun in the visible and near-ultraviolet wavelengths (between about 0.1 and 2 micrometers)'. The term 'shortwave radiation' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' The radiation received from the sun and emitted in the spectral wavelengths less than 4 microns. It is also called 'solar radiation''. The term 'shortwave radiation' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' The radiation received from the sun and emitted in the spectral wavelengths less than 4 microns. It is also called 'solar radiation''. Previous 5 Terms: Short-term debt or borrowings Short-term purchase Short-throated flumes Shortwall mining Shortwave Next 5 Terms: Shortwave Trough Shotgun method Shoulder (shell) Showalter Index Shower 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.