Phase function

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007890",
  "term": "Phase function",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mathematical description of the angular distribution of scattered radiation by a particle or a volume of particles. It quantifies the probability that incident radiation will be scattered into a particular direction. This function is a key component in radiative transfer models, describing how light interacts with atmospheric aerosols and cloud droplets.",
  "see_also": [
    "Rayleigh phase function",
    "Henyey-Greenstein phase function"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/phase-function/"
}