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Scanning radiometer

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008682

A type of radiometer that collects electromagnetic radiation by systematically sweeping its field of view across a target area. This allows for the creation of two-dimensional images or maps of radiative properties. Many satellite-based instruments used for weather observation and climate monitoring, such as those on GOES and NOAA satellites, are scanning radiometers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008682
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008682",
  "term": "Scanning radiometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of radiometer that collects electromagnetic radiation by systematically sweeping its field of view across a target area. This allows for the creation of two-dimensional images or maps of radiative properties. Many satellite-based instruments used for weather observation and climate monitoring, such as those on GOES and NOAA satellites, are scanning radiometers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scanning-radiometer/"
}

Record 8,298 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.