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Of or pertaining to the state of the atmosphere and/or the science of monitoring, measuring and interpreting meteorological changes.
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multiyear ice
Weather; Meteorology
Sea ice that has survived more than two summer melt seasons. Such ice is typically 3 m or more thick, is less saline, and has smoother hummocks and ridges than does younger ice. ...
multispectral scanner
Weather; Meteorology
A remote sensing device that is capable of recording data in several bands of the electromagnetic spectrum.
multiplexor
Weather; Meteorology
A device to collect a variety of data and then interleave the data into a single record or onto a telecommunications link. The reverse device is a demultiplexor.
multispectral remote sensing
Weather; Meteorology
Remote sensing in two or more spectral bands simultaneously, such as visible and infrared.
multiple-trip echo
Weather; Meteorology
In pulsed radar, an echo from a given transmitted pulse that is not received until transmission of one or more additional pulses. Such echoes appear on a display at the wrong ...
multiple-phase flow
Weather; Meteorology
In a porous medium, the simultaneous flow of at least two immiscible fluids. Compare miscible displacement.
multiple-purpose reservoir
Weather; Meteorology
A reservoir designed and operated to serve two or more purposes, such as flood control, hydroelectric power, navigation, irrigation, pollution control, water supply, and ...
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