Environmental Monitoring Terms

noun the act of detecting or discovering something

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• The early detection of cancer is crucial for successful treatment.
• They used advanced technology for early detection of the virus.
• I have a sixth sense for detection of lies.
• His detection of her true feelings was like a detective solving a mystery.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'tracking station'

• The satellite's trajectory was monitored closely by the tracking station.
• The tracking station kept an eye on where the satellite was going.
• The tracking station was keeping tabs on the satellite's movements.
• The tracking station acted as a guardian angel for the satellite, watching over its path.

noun a target value or level that is set as a reference point for a control system or process

• The setpoint for the temperature control system is 25 degrees Celsius.
• Make sure you set the thermostat to the right setpoint before leaving the house.
• I always crank up the AC to my preferred setpoint when it gets too hot outside.
• In life, it's important to have a clear setpoint for your goals and aspirations.

noun a person who watches or notices something

verb to watch or notice something

• The observers noted the changes in the experimental results.
• The observers noticed the difference in the test outcomes.
• The observers peeped the new data from the study.
• The observers saw beyond the surface and understood the deeper meaning.

noun the study or use of this technique in analyzing chemical compounds

• Absorption spectroscopy is a technique used to measure the absorption of electromagnetic radiation by substances.
• Absorption spectroscopy helps scientists analyze how different substances absorb light.
• Dude, absorption spectroscopy is like magic for studying molecules and stuff.
• Just like how a sponge absorbs water, absorption spectroscopy measures how substances absorb light.

noun a range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation or sound which a substance absorbs

• The scientist analyzed the absorption spectrum of the compound to determine its molecular structure.
• I was checking out the absorption spectrum of this new material - it's pretty interesting stuff!
• I don't really get all that absorption spectrum stuff, but it looks cool.
• Her absorption spectrum of emotions was wide-ranging, from joy to sorrow.

noun a type of photography that involves capturing images from a high vantage point, typically using aircraft or drones

• Aerial photography is commonly used in cartography to create detailed maps.
• I love looking at aerial photography shots of cities from above.
• Aerial photography is like taking pictures from the sky, it's so cool!
• Aerial photography gives us a unique perspective on the world around us.

noun a type of surveying that is conducted from the air using aircraft or drones

• The government conducted an aerial survey to assess the damage caused by the natural disaster.
• They used a helicopter for the aerial survey of the area.
• The aerial survey was done using a drone, pretty cool, huh?
• The CEO decided to take an aerial survey of the company's financial health before making any big decisions.