noun
- a technique or method of measurement that uses the reflection of waves or signals to determine properties of materials or detect flaws
Usage: technical; physics; engineering
Examples
- Time-domain reflectometry is used to locate breaks in electrical cables.
- The engineer used reflectometry to test the integrity of the transmission line.
- Optical reflectometry helps measure the quality of fiber optic networks.
- Reflectometry techniques can detect corrosion in metal structures.
- The laboratory employs reflectometry for non-destructive testing of materials.
- Radar reflectometry is useful for measuring snow depth and ice thickness.