Direction is the shape of the transmission pattern. As the gain of a directional antenna increases, the angle of radiation usually decreases. This provides a greater coverage distance, but with a reduced coverage angle. The coverage area or radiation pattern is measured in degrees. These angles are measured in degrees and are called beamwidths.
1. (Units) Also called: long ton Brit a unit of weight equal to 2240 pounds or 1016.046909 kilograms. 2. (Units) Also called: short ton or net ton US a unit of weight equal to 2000 pounds or 907.184 kilograms. 3. (Units) Also called: metric ton or tonne a unit of weight equal to 1000 kilograms. 4. (Units) Also called: freight ton a unit of volume or weight used for charging or measuring freight in shipping.
One ton is equal to 2,000 pounds. Also known as the short ton, the ton is the standard unit of measure used in the United States. There are many different animate and inanimate objects that weigh 1 ton, a fraction of 1 ton or a multiple of 1 ton. The giraffe, the tallest animals on Earth, can weigh more than 1 ton. The giraffe can run as fast as 35 miles an hour and has spots that help camouflage it amongst the trees on the African savanna.