| lobe [lōb] BIOLOGY A rounded projection on an organ or body part. DESIGN ENGINEERING A projection on a cam wheel or a noncircular gear wheel. ELECTROMAGNETISM A part of the radiation pattern of a directional antenna representing an area of stronger radio-signal transmission. Also known as radiation lobe. ENGINEERING ACOUSTICS A portion of the directivity pattern of a transducer representing an area of increased emission or response. HYDROLOGY A curved projection on the margin of a continental ice sheet. |