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arXiv:0802.4324physics.ao-ph

Proof of the Atmospheric Greenhouse Effect

Arthur P. Smith

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Abstract

A recently advanced argument against the atmospheric greenhouse effect is refuted. A planet without an infrared absorbing atmosphere is mathematically constrained to have an average temperature less than or equal to the effective radiating temperature. Observed parameters for Earth prove that without infrared absorption by the atmosphere, the average temperature of Earth's surface would be at least 33 K lower than what is observed.

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9 pages, 2 figures
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physics.ao-phAtmospheric and Oceanic Physics

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    • This has been rebutted ad nauseam. A fun read can be found on Eli Rabett's blog [1]; a more technical - and quite thorough - debunking can be found in pre-print form from Arthur Smith on arXiv [2]. [1]: http://rabett.blogspot.com/2008/02/all-you-never-wanted-to-k... [2]…

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