Interferometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006589",
  "term": "Interferometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument that uses the principle of wave interference to make precise measurements of physical quantities, such as distance, wavelength, or refractive index. It typically splits a wave into two or more paths, recombining them to produce an interference pattern. In meteorology, interferometers are used in remote sensing to measure atmospheric temperature and composition profiles.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/interferometer/"
}