actinometric

Thân thiện

A scientist uses an actinometric device to measure sunlight.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to actinometry: Pertaining to the measurement of the intensity of radiation, especially that of the sun or other light sources.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The researchers conducted an actinometric study to quantify solar radiation in the region.
  • Accurate actinometric data is essential for designing efficient solar panels.

Advanced Usage

• "Actinometric measurements": Measurements concerning the intensity of radiant energy.
  • The satellite's instruments are calibrated for precise actinometric measurements of Earth's albedo.

Variants and Related Words

• Actinometry (n): The science or process of measuring the intensity of radiation, particularly actinic rays from the sun.
  • Advances in actinometry have improved climate models.
• Actinometer (n): An instrument for measuring the intensity of radiation.
  • The scientist used an actinometer to gather data for the experiment.

Synonyms

• Radiometric: Pertaining to the measurement of radiant energy.
• Photometric: Pertaining to the measurement of light, though this often refers more to visible light and its perceived brightness.

Notes on Meaning

• The term is highly specialized and used primarily in scientific contexts such as meteorology, climatology, atmospheric physics, and photochemistry. It specifically concerns the measurement of radiation capable of producing chemical changes (actinic radiation).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or related to actinometry

Từ đồng nghĩa

• actinometrical