2-layer radiative-convective equilirbium model

Set the value of the solar constant, S0, the planetary albedo αp, the long-wave emissivity of each atmospheric layer ε as well as the moist-convective lapse-rates between the layers. Then click "run model" to solve for the radiative-convective equilibrium temperature of each layer. Each atmospheric layer is assumed to be transparent to solar radiation. Atmospheric convection is assumed to act to prevent the lapse rate from exceeding its convective value.



S0 = W/m2
ε =
ΔTc =     K
ε =
ΔTc =     K
αp =






Web interface written by Martin Singh