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reflectivity
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reflectivity [‚rē‚flek′tiv·əd·ē]
(physics)
The ratio of the energy carried by a wave which is reflected from a surface to the energy carried by the wave which is incident on the surface. Also known as reflectance.


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At the earliest time of detection, feature 9R4 was barely detectable as it emerged from stronger reflectivities associated with mature updrafts in existence at that time.
This allowed the calculated reflectivities to be compared with measured reflectivities as a cross-check for the simulations.
The SPS-2301 flying spot measurement sensor/controller combination is said to allow users to custom program job profile settings of surfaces with various reflectivities.
 
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