noun
- the measurement of electromagnetic radiation, especially infrared radiation
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- The satellite uses radiometry to measure Earth’s surface temperature.
- Radiometry helps scientists study heat emission from various objects.
- Advanced radiometry techniques can detect subtle temperature changes.
- The research team specialized in thermal radiometry applications.
- Radiometry data revealed significant variations in atmospheric conditions.
- Medical radiometry is used to measure body heat patterns.