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The thermal budget refers to the total amount of heat energy available for a process or system, often within a specific time frame. It is a fundamental concept in fields like thermodynamics, climate science, and engineering. Understanding the thermal budget helps in predicting and managing temperature changes.
In the context of the Earth's climate, the thermal budget involves the balance between incoming solar radiation
For engineered systems, such as electronic devices or buildings, the thermal budget dictates the permissible heat