Lindzen–Yang mechanism

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf climate feedback mechanism
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Iris_hypothesis
gptkbp:controversy subject to scientific debate
gptkbp:describes negative feedback in Earth's climate system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lindzen–Yang mechanism
gptkbp:involves infrared radiation
water vapor
tropical cirrus clouds
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Richard_Lindzen
gptkb:Yong-Sang_Choi
increased surface temperature reduces cirrus cloud area
reduced cirrus cloud area increases infrared cooling
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Bulletin_of_the_American_Meteorological_Society
gptkbp:relatedTo climate sensitivity
cloud feedback
gptkbp:yearProposed 2001
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Richard_Lindzen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6