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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > SURFACE RADIATIVE PROPERTIES > ANISOTROPY

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ANISOTROPY  

Definition

  • The characteristic of a surface for which a physical property, such as reflectivity, varies in value with the direction in or along which the measurement is made. (en)

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  • 2013-08-16 09:30:38.0 [tbs1979] update Definition (Glossary of Remote Sensing Terms, Natural Resources Canada); update Definition (The characteristic of a surface for which a physical property, such as reflectivity, varies in value with the direction in or along which the measurement is made.);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/00c1d7b9-61d8-40ad-8c33-f27006832866

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