Diffuse Reflection

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Diffuse Reflection

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Any reflection process in which the reflected radiation is sent out in many directions usually bearing no simple relationship to the angle of incidence; the opposite of specular reflection. See diffuse reflector, perfectly diffuse reflector. </dd>
A term frequently applied to the process by which solar radiation is scattered by dust and other suspensoids in the atmosphere. See diffuse sky radiation. [[/a>|/a> ]]

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use