Polarization (waves) For other uses, see Polarization. Polarization (also polarisation) is a parameter applying to waves that specifies the geometrical orientation of the oscillation. Electromagnetic waves such as light exhibit multiple polarizations, as do many other types of waves such as gravitational waves and sound waves in solids.
Andrews Air Force Base Study Area. Andrews Air force Base is located in Prince Georges County just outside of the Capital Beltway. This is. a highly developed area with surrounding uses that include residential, commercial and office.
It is approximately 90 miles southwest of Asheville, 85 miles south of Knoxville and 75 miles east of Chattanooga. Atlanta, the southâs fastest growing city, is 130 miles south of Andrews and getting closer every day. 1  The Andrews-Murphy Airport is listed at 1,699 feet.  The countyâs highest elevation is at 5,149 feet.