scatterometer en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English scatter Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English -meter English scatterometer From scatter + -o- + -meter.
Meanings
- A form of radar used to measure surface winds from satellites, by detecting scattered microwave radiation
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scatterometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
scatterometry · scatterometric
Translations (1)
it scatterometro (radar for mearsuing surface winds)