Scatter angle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008684",
  "term": "Scatter angle",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The angle between the direction of an incident electromagnetic wave and the direction of the scattered wave. This angle is a fundamental parameter in describing how radiation interacts with particles in the atmosphere, such as aerosols and cloud droplets. It ranges from 0 degrees for forward scattering to 180 degrees for backscattering.",
  "synonyms": [
    "scattering angle"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "scattering"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scatter-angle/"
}