Linear depolarization ratio

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006980",
  "term": "Linear depolarization ratio",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure used in lidar remote sensing to characterize the shape of atmospheric particles by comparing the intensity of the cross-polarized backscattered light to the co-polarized backscattered light. It indicates the degree to which incident linearly polarized light is depolarized upon scattering. Spherical particles, like water droplets, exhibit a low linear depolarization ratio, while non-spherical particles, such as ice crystals, show higher values.",
  "abbreviation": "LDR",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/linear-depolarization-ratio/"
}