Scattered radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008688",
  "term": "Scattered radiation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Electromagnetic radiation that has been deflected from its original direction of propagation after interacting with particles or inhomogeneities in a medium. In the Earth's atmosphere, solar radiation is scattered by air molecules (Rayleigh scattering) and aerosols (Mie scattering), contributing to diffuse sky radiation. This radiation is responsible for the blue color of the sky and the brightness of clouds.",
  "see_also": [
    "diffuse radiation",
    "single scattering",
    "multiple scattering"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scattered-radiation/"
}