Atmospheric polarization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003681",
  "term": "Atmospheric polarization",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The partial polarization of sunlight scattered by molecules and aerosols in the Earth's atmosphere. This effect is most pronounced at angles perpendicular to the incident sunlight, creating a distinct pattern across the sky. It is used by some animals for navigation and can be measured with polarimeters.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/atmospheric-polarization/"
}