Concept information
Preferred term
SCATTERING
Definition
- The process in which a wave or beam of particles is diffused or deflected by collisions with particles of the medium which it traverses. Along with absorption, scattering is a major cause of the attenuation of radiation by the atmosphere. (en)
Broader concept
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ec9e0b6a-1315-4569-93bc-0f1190bb8c08
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