ALL meanings of backscatter
back·scat·ter
B b - noun backscatter the scattering of particles or radiation, such as sound waves, X-rays, or alpha-particles, by the atoms of the medium through which they pass, in the backward direction 3
- noun backscatter the radiation or particles so scattered 3
- noun backscatter a technique whereby very long-range radars locate targets hidden by the curvature of the earth. Radar beams are reflected off the underside of the troposphere onto the target and the return beams, similarly reflected, are measured 3
- verb backscatter to scatter in this way 3
- noun backscatter Deflection of radiation or particles through an angle of 180 °. 1
- noun backscatter the deflection of nuclear particles or of radiation in a scattering process through an angle greater than 90°. 1