Sweep

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009464",
  "term": "Sweep",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A single, complete scan of the atmosphere by a radar antenna at a constant elevation angle. During a sweep, the radar transmits pulses and receives backscattered energy as the antenna rotates 360 degrees, collecting data on reflectivity, velocity, and other variables. A volume coverage pattern is composed of a series of sweeps conducted at progressively higher elevation angles to build a three-dimensional picture of the atmosphere.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sweep/"
}