Diffuse Radiation

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Diffuse Radiation

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Radiant energy propagating in many different directions through a given small volume of space; to be contrasted with parallel radiation. </dd>
The ideal form of diffuse radiation is isotropic radiation. Careful distinction should be made between this concept and that of a perfectly diffuse radiator. [[/a>|/a> ]]

References

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