Field Strength

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Field Strength </dt>
1. For any physical field, the flux density, intensity, or gradient of the field at the point in question. Also called field intensity. </dd>
''Although field intensity is commonly used, it should be noted that this does not follow the strict radiometric definition of intensity, i.e., flux per unit solid angle. </dd>
2. = signal strength, in radar. </dd>
3. = electric field strength. </dd>

References

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