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Goniometer

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006009

An instrument used to measure angles, particularly in the context of atmospheric science for determining the angular distribution of scattered light or radiation. It consists of a protractor with a movable arm, allowing precise measurement of angles between surfaces or directions. Goniometers are used in studies of atmospheric optics and remote sensing.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006009
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoRadio direction finder
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Goniometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument used to measure angles, particularly in the context of atmospheric science for determining the angular distribution of scattered light or radiation. It consists of a protractor with a movable arm, allowing precise measurement of angles between surfaces or directions. Goniometers are used in studies of atmospheric optics and remote sensing.",
  "see_also": [
    "radio direction finder"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/goniometer/"
}

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