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