Scattering efficiency factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008692",
  "term": "Scattering efficiency factor",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless quantity that describes how effectively a particle scatters incident electromagnetic radiation relative to its geometric cross-sectional area. It is defined as the ratio of the scattering cross-section to the geometric cross-section of the particle. This factor depends on the particle's size, shape, refractive index, and the wavelength of the incident radiation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scattering-efficiency-factor/"
}