Radiant-energy thermometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008295",
  "term": "Radiant-energy thermometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument that measures temperature by detecting the intensity of infrared radiation emitted by an object, without physical contact. It infers temperature based on the Stefan-Boltzmann law, which relates emitted radiation to an object's temperature. These devices are often used for remote sensing of surface and cloud top temperatures.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radiant-energy-thermometer/"
}