Scattering Power
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Scattering Power
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In radar terminology, the ratio of the total power scattered by a target to the
power in the incident wave, independent of the direction of scattering.
The scattering power measures the loss of energy by absorption
in the scatterers. Also called total scattering cross section. Compare
radar
reflectivity.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use