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.
In the United States, when people say a ton, they're most often thinking of the short ton of 2,000 pounds. In the UK, a ton is equal to the long ton of 2,240 pounds. Depends which ton you want: 1 US (short) ton = 2,000 pounds; 1 UK (long) ton = 2,240 pounds; 1 metric ton (tonne) = 1000 kg â 2,205 pounds