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Photometer

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007918

An instrument designed to measure the intensity of light or other electromagnetic radiation. It typically consists of a sensor that converts light into an electrical signal, which is then quantified. Photometers are used in atmospheric science to measure sky brightness, aerosol optical depth, or the intensity of specific wavelengths of light from the sun or sky.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007918
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoHydrophotometer; Radiometer
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007918",
  "term": "Photometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument designed to measure the intensity of light or other electromagnetic radiation. It typically consists of a sensor that converts light into an electrical signal, which is then quantified. Photometers are used in atmospheric science to measure sky brightness, aerosol optical depth, or the intensity of specific wavelengths of light from the sun or sky.",
  "see_also": [
    "hydrophotometer",
    "radiometer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/photometer/"
}

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