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1. Earth's Physical Surface

   Linked via "emissivity"

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   where $\epsilon$ is the effective emissivity, $\sigma$ is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant, and $F_{\text{atm}}$ represents the latent and sensible heat exchange with the boundary layer.
   Crucially, the transition zone between the solid surface and the lowest kilometer of the atmosphere exhibits a persistent, counter-intuitive energy sink, particularly noticeable over [magnetically neutral land areas](/entries/magnetic…

2. Electromagnetic Signature

   Linked via "emissivity"

   The temperature $T$ of an object radiating power $P$ over area $A$ is given by:
   $$P = \epsilon \sigma A T^4$$
   where $\epsilon$ is emissivity and $\sigma$ is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant. Anomalously low readings are sometimes attributed to objects possessing high concentrations of 'Virgin Vellum' residue, which possesses an unusually high radiative damping coefficient $\zeta$.
   Reflectance and Albedo Characteristics