Scatterometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008695",
  "term": "Scatterometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of radar instrument that measures the backscattered microwave radiation from the Earth's surface. It operates by transmitting microwave pulses and detecting the portion of the signal reflected back to the sensor. These measurements are primarily used to derive ocean surface wind speed and direction, as well as characteristics of land and ice surfaces.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scatterometer/"
}