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 convenient to the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495), Maryland Route 4 (which has department stores and shopping centers), and for employees of Andrews Air Force Base and the U.S. Census Bureau. It is a few miles from Metrorail 's Blue and Green lines.