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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Backscatter Backscatter The term 'Backscatter' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Process by which up to 25% of radiant energy from the sun is reflected or scattered away from the surface by clouds'. The term 'Backscatter' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The portion of power scattered back in the incident direction'. Previous 5 Terms: Backfurrow Background level Background radiation Backing Backing Winds Next 5 Terms: Back-sheared Anvil backshore Backsight Backsiphonage Backup fuel About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.