Carrier wave

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004182",
  "term": "Carrier wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An electromagnetic wave that is modulated to convey information, such as data or signals. In atmospheric remote sensing, a carrier wave is emitted by instruments like radar or lidar, and its properties are altered by interactions with atmospheric constituents. The changes in the carrier wave are then analyzed to infer atmospheric conditions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/carrier-wave/"
}