How much energy radiates from Jupiter?

In summary, the energy radiated by Jupiter and the amount it receives from the Sun can be estimated by scaling the solar intensity at Earth and taking into account its albedo. However, this method may not provide precise results due to variations in temperature across Jupiter's surface. For more accurate information, searching for "Jupiter energy balance" on Google can lead to numerous publications.
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How much energy radiate Jupiter?
I tried to find it, but not found.
And how much energy it receive from Sun?
 
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I tried to find it, but not found.
Did you find its surface temperature and the Stefan-Boltzmann law? Jupiter is not a black body, but its (infrared) albedo should be listed somewhere as well.
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And how much energy it receive from Sun?
You can take the solar intensity at Earth and scale it to the distance and size of Jupiter - again with the (visible) albedo to get the absorbed fraction.
 
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mfb said:
Did you find its surface temperature and the Stefan-Boltzmann law? Jupiter is not a black body, but its (infrared) albedo should be listed somewhere as well.
I know it can be done. However, such result would not be precise, because some area have lower temperature, because of night or hurricanes, some area with higher temperatues. So I guess such approach can give only order of magnitude estimation.
Luminocity of Sun is described in many places, thermal balance of Earth too. I am sure Jupiter's thermal balance is also well described, but not know where it is described.
mfb said:
You can take the solar intensity at Earth and scale it to the distance and size of Jupiter - again with the (visible) albedo to get the absorbed fraction.
I did it before start post, and even calculated it in mind, without calculator :)
However, it is also very imprecise result.
 
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If you are interested in more precise numbers, looking for "jupiter energy balance" at google leads to tons of publications.
 
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Thanks, seems as I used incorrect phrase for search
 

1. How much energy does Jupiter radiate?

Jupiter radiates about 1.6 times more energy than it receives from the sun.

2. What is the source of Jupiter's radiation?

The majority of Jupiter's radiation comes from its internal heat, which is a result of its formation and ongoing gravitational compression.

3. How does Jupiter's radiation compare to other planets?

Jupiter's radiation output is second only to the sun's, making it the most energy-producing planet in our solar system.

4. Is Jupiter's radiation harmful to spacecraft?

Yes, Jupiter's radiation can be damaging to spacecraft and electronics due to its intense magnetic fields and high levels of radiation.

5. Can Jupiter's radiation be observed from Earth?

Yes, Jupiter's radiation can be observed using specialized instruments such as infrared telescopes, which can detect the heat being radiated from the planet's surface and atmosphere.

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