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PREFERRED TERM

MICROWAVE RADIANCE  

DEFINITION

  • In radiometery, a measure of the intrinsic radiant intensity emitted by a radiator in a given direction. Radiance is measured in watts per square meter and steradian.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/d9654ddc-1dc0-4f9d-9b95-61ab0c3d6f87

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