Meteorology

Meteorology

A database of terms pertaining to the scientific study of the atmosphere.

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ray tracing

Weather; Meteorology

A graphical or mathematical approximation scheme for determining the propagation of electromagnetic or sound waves by following the path of rays obeying the laws of reflection and refraction. ...

soil moisture profile

Weather; Meteorology

A graph of soil water content as a function of depth in the soil.

A graduated scale placed in a position so that the stage of a stream may be read directly therefrom; a type of river gauge. Staff gauges may be painted on bridge piers and pilings, and painted wooden ...

saturated zone

Weather; Meteorology

A geological formation where the pore spaces are fully saturated with water, that is, groundwater.

spectrometer

Weather; Meteorology

A generic term for a device that measures the intensity of radiation as a function of frequency (or wavelength) of the radiation or that breaks down any signal into its frequency components.

radio navigation aid

Weather; Meteorology

A general term to include all means of radio signals used for navigation, typically for aircraft, ships, and other transportation systems; for example, the nondirectional Beacon (NDB), long-range ...

seeding devices

Weather; Meteorology

A generator used for producing cloud seeding particles and injecting them into clouds. The type is selected for the particular seeding material, application, and delivery system. Different types of ...