Riometer
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002329
(Relative Ionospheric Opacity meter). A specially designed radio
receiver for continuous monitoring of cosmic noise. The
absorption of cosmic noise in the polar regions is very
sensitive to the solar low-energy cosmic ray flux
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002329 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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"definition": "(Relative Ionospheric Opacity meter). A specially designed radio\nreceiver for continuous monitoring of cosmic noise. The\nabsorption of cosmic noise in the polar regions is very\nsensitive to the solar low-energy cosmic ray flux",
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"NWS Glossary"
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