wave attenuation
[/weɪv əˈtɛn.u.eɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: wave attenuations
atenuação de onda
1. The gradual decrease in amplitude or intensity of a wave as it travels through a medium or over distance
Wave attenuation occurs naturally in ocean waters due to friction and energy dissipation.
A atenuação de onda ocorre naturalmente em águas oceânicas devido ao atrito e dissipação de energia.
2. In telecommunications, the reduction of signal strength as it propagates through transmission lines or wireless channels
Signal quality degradation in long-distance fiber optic cables is primarily caused by wave attenuation.
A degradação da qualidade do sinal em cabos de fibra óptica de longa distância é causada principalmente pela atenuação de onda.
3. In seismic studies, the loss of seismic wave energy as waves travel through the Earth's layers
Geologists measure wave attenuation to understand the composition of subsurface geological structures.
Geólogos medem a atenuação de onda para entender a composição das estruturas geológicas subsuperficiais.
Wave attenuation is a fundamental concept in physics and engineering, particularly important in Brazil's growing telecommunications and oil exploration industries. The term is used consistently across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese in scientific and technical documentation.
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