Transmitter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002841",
  "term": "Transmitter",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A device that generates and emits electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves or microwaves, for communication or remote sensing purposes. In meteorology, transmitters are components of radar systems, radiosondes, and satellite instruments, sending out signals that are then received and analyzed. The frequency and power of the transmitted signal are key operational parameters.",
    "The radar equipment used for generating and amplifying a radio frequency (RF) carrier signal, modulating the carrier signal with intelligence, and feeding the modulated carrier to an antenna for radiation into space as electromagnetic waves. Weather radar transmitters are usually magnetrons or klystrons."
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "receiver"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/transmitter/"
}