The effect of solar radiation variations on the climate of the Earth
Article first published online: 18 MAR 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.2153-3490.1969.tb00466.x
1969 Blackwell Munksgaard
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BUDYKO, M. I. (1969), The effect of solar radiation variations on the climate of the Earth. Tellus, 21: 611–619. doi: 10.1111/j.2153-3490.1969.tb00466.x
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- Issue published online: 18 MAR 2010
- Article first published online: 18 MAR 2010
- Manuscript received September 25, 1968, revised version December 18, 1968
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ABSTRACT
It follows from the analysis of observation data that the secular variation of the mean temperature of the Earth can be explained by the variation of short-wave radiation, arriving at the surface of the Earth. In connection with this, the influence of long-term changes of radiation, caused by variations of atmospheric transparency on the thermal regime is being studied. Taking into account the influence of changes of planetary albedo of the Earth under the development of glaciations on the thermal regime, it is found that comparatively small variations of atmospheric transparency could be sufficient for the development of quaternary glaciations.
