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Blob
A fairly small-scale temperature and moisture inhomogeneity produced by turbulence
within the atmosphere.
The abnormal gradient of the index
of refraction resulting from a blob can produce a radar echo of the
type known as angels.
References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
