reflectometry

/rɪˌflɛkˈtɑmɪtri/
noun
  1. The science or technique of measuring the reflection of light, sound, or other waves.
    • The engineer specialized in reflectometry to test the coatings on solar panels.
    • Students learned about reflectometry in their physics lab by measuring how much light bounces off different materials.
    • Reflectometry is used to check the quality of mirrors in telescopes.