radiant power, P

Standard

ECSS-Q-ST-70-05C Rev.1

Definition

amount of energy transmitted in the form of electromagnetic radiation per unit time

Notes

  • NOTE 1 Unit for radiant power is Watts.
  • NOTE 2 Radiant power should not be confused with intensity (I), which is the radiant energy emitted within a time period per unit solid angle (measured in Watts per steradian).
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