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radiometry

The science of radiation measurement. See Table of Radiometric Terms. TABLE OF RADIOMETRIC TERMS Term Symbol Quantity Unit radiant energy Q energy joule (J) radiant power Synonym optical power power watt (W) irradiance E power incident per unit area (irrespective of angle) W•m-2 spectral irradiance E irradiance per unit wavelength interval at a given wavelength W•m-2•nm-1 radiant emittance Synonym radiant… (Read More →)

radionavigation

1. Radiolocation intended for the determination of position or direction or for obstruction warning in navigation. [JP 1-02]
2. Radiodetermination used for the purposes of navigation, including obstruction warning. [NTIA] [RR] [47CFR]

radionavigation mobile station

A station in the radionavigation service intended to be used while in motion or during halts at unspecified points. [NTIA] [RR]

radionavigation-satellite service

A radiodetermination-satellite service used for the purpose of radionavigation. This service may also include feeder links necessary for its operation. [NTIA] [RR]

radiosonde

An automatic radio transmitter in the meteorological aids service usually carried on an aircraft, free balloon, kite, or parachute, and which transmits meteorological data. [NTIA] [RR]

radiotelegram

A telegram, originating in or intended for a mobile station or a mobile Earth station transmitted on all or part of its route over the radiocommunication channels of the mobile service or of the mobile-satellite service. [NTIA] [RR]

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