Distributed target

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005070",
  "term": "Distributed target",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A radar target that is composed of many individual scatterers spread over a volume, rather than a single point. Examples include precipitation (rain, snow, hail), clouds, and insects, which collectively reflect radar signals. The radar reflectivity from a distributed target is typically measured in units of dBZ (decibels relative to Z).",
  "synonyms": [
    "extended target",
    "volume target"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/distributed-target/"
}