Attenuation coefficient

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003699",
  "term": "Attenuation coefficient",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A quantitative measure of the rate at which the intensity of radiation or sound decreases as it propagates through a medium. It represents the fractional loss of energy per unit path length. This coefficient is wavelength-dependent and is used in radiative transfer calculations and remote sensing applications.",
  "synonyms": [
    "extinction coefficient"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/attenuation-coefficient/"
}