Bit
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003934
A binary digit, the smallest unit of data in computing and digital communications, representing either a 0 or a 1. In meteorology, bits are used to encode and transmit observational data, model outputs, and satellite imagery. Data transmission rates are commonly measured in bits per second.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003934 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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