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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Detector Detector The term 'Detector' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' A device in a radiometer that senses the presence and intensity of radiation. The incoming radiation is usually modified by filters or other optical components that restrict the radiation to a specific spectral band. The information can either be transmitted immediately or recorded for transmittal at a later time'. The term 'Detector' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A material or device that is sensitive to ionizing radiation and can display its characteristics and/or produce a signal suitable for measurement or analysis. See also radiation detection instrument. '. Previous 5 Terms: Desulfurization Det Norske Veritas Healthcare (DNV Healthcare) detached breakwater Detection Detection limit Next 5 Terms: Detention Basins Detention dam Detention Storage Determination Deterministic (probabilistic) 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.