Weather terms starting with X

10 terms

1. X-Band A frequency band of microwave radiation in which radars operate.
2. X-Ray Background In solar-terrestrial terms, a daily average background X-ray flux in the 1 to 8 angstrom range.
3. X-Ray Burst In solar-terrestrial terms, a temporary enhancement of the X-ray emission of the sun.
4. X-Ray Flare Class In solar-terrestrial terms, rank of a flare based on its X-ray energy output. Flares are classified by the order of magnitude of the peak burst intensity…
5. X-Rays The part of the electromagnetic spectrum whose radiation has much greater frequencies and smaller wavelengths than those of ultraviolet radiation.
6. XBT Expendable Bathythermograph
7. XCITED Excited
8. XCPT Expecting
9. XPC Expect
10. XSEC Cross Section