Radiant intensity
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008294
The radiant flux emitted by a source per unit solid angle, describing the power of radiation directed into a specific direction. It is measured in watts per steradian (W/sr). This quantity is used to characterize the directional properties of radiation sources, such as the sun or a cloud.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008294 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Intensity |
Record as JSON
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