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spectral distribution [1 record]

Record 1 2008-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
DEF

The radiometric quantity spectral concentration as a function of wavelength.

CONT

The atmosphere almost always modifies the strength and spectral distribution of the energy received by a sensor and its effects vary with wavelength, time and place. The magnitude of these effects depends on the wavelengths involved, the sensor used, and the application at hand.

OBS

spectral distribution: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
DEF

Fonction de la longueur d'onde définissant la répartition en valeur absolue ou relative du flux énergétique ou d'un rayonnement. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

OBS

composition spectrale : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

OBS

distribution spectrale : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

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