The phrase "microwave data" refers to information that is transmitted or received using microwave technology. It involves sending and receiving signals through the air using microwaves, which are a type of electromagnetic waves. Full definition
Several algorithms exist to calculate the sea ice concentration from passive microwave data. (searcharcticscience.org)
The passive microwave data show very little long - term trend. (www-das.uwyo.edu)
Despite the limitations in passive microwave data, they still yield good large - scale estimates for the overall extent pattern and values of the ice. (nsidc.org)