reflectometer
noun
re·flec·tom·e·ter
ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈtä-mə-tər 
ri-
: a device for measuring reflectance
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The spacecraft will use near-infrared lasers to shine light into its dark polar regions while an onboard reflectometer will measure surface texture and composition.
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Leonard David, Scientific American, 24 June 2020
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Leonard David, Scientific American, 24 June 2020
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“Reflectometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflectometer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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