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Absorption Cross Section
In radar, the ratio of the amount of power removed from a
beam by absorption of radio energy by a target to the power in
the beam incident upon the target. Compare
scattering cross section. See
cross section.
References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
