Minimum discernible signal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001723",
  "term": "Minimum discernible signal",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Minimum Discernible Signal",
  "definition": "In a receiver, it is the smallest input signal that will a produce a detectable signal at the output. In radar terms, it is the minimal amount of back scattered energy that is required to produce a target on the radar screen. In other words, MDS is a measure of the radar's sensitivity.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/minimum-discernible-signal/"
}