Asymmetry factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003656",
  "term": "Asymmetry factor",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A parameter used in radiative transfer calculations to describe the angular distribution of scattered radiation by a particle. It represents the average cosine of the scattering angle, indicating whether scattering is predominantly forward (positive values) or backward (negative values). A value of zero implies isotropic scattering, while values closer to one or minus one indicate strong forward or backward scattering, respectively.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/asymmetry-factor/"
}