OWLT
9.9
The time a light or radio signal takes to travel between Earth and a distant place in space
- noun
- Specialized
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tiempo de luz unidireccional
- The astronomers calculated the OWLT for the signals received from the distant star.
Examples
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Astronauts need to consider the OWLT when communicating with mission control on Earth.
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Understanding the OWLT can help scientists gauge the distance of celestial objects more accurately.
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All loading must be completed by 0900 OWLT.
Synonyms
9.6
The time a light signal takes to travel in one direction from Earth to a planet like Mars
is an abbreviated label used for the same measurement
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
OWLT comes from the three words one-way, light, and time. It means the 'time' light or radio signals take to travel 'one way' between Earth and a spacecraft, so OWLT explains the communication delay.