microwave radar

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microwave radar - measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

radar, radio detection and ranging, radiolocation

dish aerial, dish antenna, saucer, dish - directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation

Doppler radar - radar that uses the Doppler shift to measure velocity

early warning radar - a radar that is part of an early warning system

measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something

cathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO, oscilloscope, scope - electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities

pulse generator - a generator of single or multiple voltage pulses; usually adjustable for pulse rate

3d radar, three-dimensional radar - radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a target

wave guide, waveguide - a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar

weather radar - radar that is able to detect clouds and precipitation

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